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Bridal Broom (Retama monosperma)

Bridal Broom (Retama monosperma) is a fast-growing shrub native to the Mediterranean, known for its profuse white flowers in late winter and spring.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Temperature

Thrives in mild to warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.

Water

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Temperature

Thrives in mild to warm temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

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

1-3 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Small, linear

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Genista defoliata Lam.
Genista monosperma (L.) Lam.
Lygos monosperma (L.) Heywood
Spartium clusii Spach
Spartium dubium Spach
Spartium monospermum L.
Spartium semperflorens Spach
Spartium webbii Spach
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusRetama
  • speciesRetama monosperma
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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