Licorice-Plant (Helichrysum petiolare)
Licorice-Plant (Helichrysum petiolare) is a tender perennial grown for its soft, silvery-grey foliage and trailing habit, often used as a filler plant in containers and hanging baskets.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix or garden soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Temperature
Grows best in temperatures between 15-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but is frost-sensitive.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Best foliage color in full sun.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining potting mix or garden soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Grows best in temperatures between 15-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but is frost-sensitive.
Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Hanging, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.6-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None in mild climates, may die back in colder areas
Leaf Color
Silver, Grey
Leaf Type
Ovate to deltoid, felted
Flower Size
0.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusHelichrysum
- speciesHelichrysum petiolare
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No