La Santolina chamaecyparissus It is a shrub with yellow flowers and very decorative gray leaves. Growing to a height of between 30 and 50cm, it is an ideal plant both to have in pots and in gardens, planted in groups or in rows.
It is a plant that resists cold and frost, whose cultivation is really very easy. So ... why wait to get one? 🙂
Characteristics of the Santolina chamaecyparissus
Our protagonist is an evergreen plant native to southern Europe and belonging to the Asteraceae family that has small, cottony leaves, trimmed in the shape of teeth. Its flowers, which sprout in summer in flower heads, are yellow. It should be added that it is a aromatic plant, whose perfume is quite reminiscent of chamomile, but is somewhat stronger.
It is perfect for create »spots» in gardens, to ensure that everything is not seen in the same color; but also looks great in pots, near the pool for example, or at the entrance of the house.
How do you take care of yourself?
Caring for this plant is a very simple task, since it is one of those species that are really rustic. Although, of course, you have your preferences, which are:
- Location: outside, in full sun.
- Soil or substrate: it is essential that it has good drainage, since it does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Irrigation: infrequent. It is recommended to water 2-3 times a week in summer, and 1-2 / week the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: During the warm months, it must be paid with liquid fertilizers, either organic or mineral.
- Pruning- Faded flowers and overgrown branches will be removed in autumn.
- Transplant: whether you want to move to a larger pot or to the garden, it should be done in spring.
- Plagues and diseases: susceptible to aphids attack, which can be fought with Neem Oil.
- Multiplication: by tender cuttings in spring and mature cuttings in autumn.
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