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Albaida (Anthyllis cytisoides)

Anthyllis cytisoides is a small, evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean, featuring bright yellow flowers and silvery foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures, tolerates mild frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release formula.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures, tolerates mild frost.

Ideal range 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release formula.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Silver, Gray

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Aspalathoides cytisi K.Koch
Zenopogon cytisoides (L.) Link
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusAnthyllis
  • speciesAnthyllis cytisoides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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