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Varronia polycephala (Varronia polycephala)

Varronia polycephala is a flowering shrub native to the Caribbean, known for its clusters of small, tubular flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and compost works well.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Avoid overwatering and waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and compost works well.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Cordia adnata A.DC.
Cordia boliviana Gand.
Cordia corymbosa Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
Cordia hermanniifolia Cham.
Cordia lapensis Warm.
Cordia mariquitensis Kunth
Cordia monosperma (Jacq.) Roem. & Schult.
Cordia paraguariensis Chodat & Hassl.
Cordia patens Kunth
Cordia polycephala (Lam.) I.M.Johnst.
Cordia salzmannii A.DC.
Cordia salzmannii Benth. ex Griseb.
Cordia sulfurata E.H.L.Krause
Cordia ulmifolia (Juss. ex Dum.Cours.) A.DC.
Cordia ulmifolia Spreng.
Cordia wickstroemii Steud.
Cordiopsis monosperma (Jacq.) Ham. ex Heynh.
Lithocardium adnatum (A.DC.) Kuntze
Lithocardium corymbosum (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Kuntze
Lithocardium guazumifolium Kuntze
Lithocardium mariquitense (Kunth) Kuntze
Ulmarronia mariquitensis (Kunth) Friesen
Ulmarronia patens (Kunth) Friesen
Varronia boliviana (Gand.) Borhidi
Varronia hermanniifolia (Cham.) Borhidi
Varronia mariguitensis (Kunth) Borhidi
Varronia mariquitensis (Kunth) Borhidi
Varronia monosperma Jacq.
Varronia paniculata Wikstr.
Varronia paraguariensis (Chodat & Hassl.) Borhidi
Varronia patens (Kunth) Borhidi
Varronia ulmifolia Juss. ex Dum.Cours.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBoraginales
  • familyBoraginaceae
  • genusVarronia
  • speciesVarronia polycephala
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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