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Chilean Romerillo (Baccharis latifolia)

Baccharis latifolia, commonly known as Chilean Romerillo, is a resilient shrub native to South America, valued for its adaptability to diverse conditions.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained soil. Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Best flowering in full sun.

Water

Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained soil. Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerates a wide range.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Baccharis floribunda Kunth
Baccharis polyantha Kunth
Baccharis riparia Kunth
Molina latifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Pingraea latifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) F.H.Hellw.
Pluchea glabra Griseb.
Vernonia otavalensis Gilli
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusBaccharis
  • speciesBaccharis latifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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