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Calea urticifolia (Calea urticifolia)

Calea urticifolia is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America, known for its attractive foliage and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil, adaptable to various types including sandy or loamy.

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.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil, adaptable to various types including sandy or loamy.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to lanceolate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Calea axillaris DC.
Calea brachiata (Lag.) DC.
Calea cacosmoides Less.
Calea pellucidinerva Klatt ex T.Durand & Pittier
Caleacte urticifolia (Mill.) R.Br. ex Steud.
Galinsoga brachiata (Lag.) Spreng.
Galinsoga serrata (Lag.) Spreng.
Mocinna brachiata Lag.
Mocinna serrata Lag.
Solidago urticifolia Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusCalea
  • speciesCalea urticifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Additional Care Tips

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