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Jack in the Bush (Chromolaena odorata)

Jack in the Bush (Chromolaena odorata) is a fast-growing, perennial shrub known for its medicinal properties and invasive potential.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Water more frequently during dry spells.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-30°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-3 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to triangular

Flower Size

0.5-0.7 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Chromolaena barranquillensis (Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Chromolaena clematitis (DC.) Pruski
Chrysocoma volubilis Vell.
Eupatorium atriplicifolium Vahl
Eupatorium barranquillense Hieron.
Eupatorium brachiatum Sw. ex Wikstr.
Eupatorium clematitis DC.
Eupatorium divergens Less.
Eupatorium floribundum Kunth
Eupatorium graciliflorum DC.
Eupatorium incisum A.Rich.
Eupatorium klattii Millsp.
Eupatorium odoratum L.
Eupatorium sabeanum Buckley
Eupatorium stigmatosum Meyen & Walp.
Osmia atriplicifolia Sch.Bip.
Osmia clematitis (DC.) Sch.Bip.
Osmia conyzoides Small
Osmia divergens (Less.) Sch.Bip.
Osmia floribunda (Kunth) Sch.Bip.
Osmia graciliflora (DC.) Sch.Bip.
Osmia odorata (L.) Sch.Bip.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusChromolaena
  • speciesChromolaena odorata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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