Conocarpus Lancifolius

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Light

These plants are moderate to fast growers that prefer full to part sun. They'll grow in part shade, too, but won't be as full or as colorful. You can trim to about 5 feet or let buttonwood grow to 10 feet for a hedge.

Watering

Water: medium to low

Temperature

20°-40°C

Fertilizer

: Water soluble fertilizers such as Miracle Gro, or a balanced granular fertilizer such as 10-10-10 ratio works well also. Best time to fertilize is in early spring, and again in mid fall. Pests: Mites, scale, aphids or mealy bugs are the most common pests.

Description

Conocarpus is native to Africa and Yemen, can reach 12 to 20 meters in height, evergreen and fast-growing. It is known to people as bezromia or celery, and the roots of the plant move away horizontally in search of any source of water, and therefore permeate the water and sewage networks that have leaks, causing great damage; It also negatively affects the fruitful plants if they are planted close to them; Therefore, it should be planted in places far from facilities in general and residential buildings in particular. They are grown as windbreaks and fences for farms.

It multiplies by seed during the spring and its success rate is very low, and the cuttings are from the stem in the spring, and the air is laid.

Size: 110 cm.

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Conocarpus lancifolius