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Rain of Gold (Galphimia glauca)

Galphimia glauca, commonly known as Rain of Gold, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its abundant, bright yellow flowers blooming throughout the warmer seasons.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

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

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Malpighia glauca (Cav.) Poir.
Thryallis glauca (Cav.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyMalpighiaceae
  • genusGalphimia
  • speciesGalphimia glauca
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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