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Camptoloma canariense (Camptoloma canariense)

Camptoloma canariense is a perennial shrub native to the Canary Islands, recognized for its architectural form and spiky foliage.

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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 sandy loam or gritty mix is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. A sandy loam or gritty mix is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

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Synonyms
Chaenostoma canariense (Webb & Berthel.) Wettst.
Lyperia canariensis Webb & Berthel.
Sutera canariensis (Webb & Berthel.) Sunding & G.Kunkel
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyScrophulariaceae
  • genusCamptoloma
  • speciesCamptoloma canariense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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