How to tend a Leucophyllum frutescens

Also known as: Leucophyllum texanum Benth., Leucophyllum frutescens f. albineum Lundell, Terania frutescens Berland., Leucophyllum frutescens f. albiflorum Clover, Leucophyllum frutescens var. floribundum R.A.Vines, Leucophyllum frutescens var. glaucum R.A.Vines

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like adequate light, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Central America from Mexico to United States Texas
Category
Scrophulariaceae, Leucophyllum
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in summer and autumn
Flower colors
purple red
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