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Cantinoa mutabilis (Cantinoa mutabilis)

Cantinoa mutabilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant, changeable flowers that shift from yellow to pink and red.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil is preferred. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is suitable.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Regular

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers bright, indirect light indoors or morning sun outdoors.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil is preferred. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is suitable.

Temperature

Warm

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Regular

Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Hyptis aspera M.Martens & Galeotti
Hyptis barbata Schrank
Hyptis canaminensis Rusby
Hyptis canescens Kunth
Hyptis kerberi Gand.
Hyptis micrantha Pohl ex Benth.
Hyptis mutabilis (Rich.) Briq.
Hyptis polystachya Kunth
Hyptis racemosa Willd. ex Benth.
Hyptis rostrata Salzm. ex Benth.
Hyptis spicata Poit.
Hyptis tenuiflora Benth.
Hyptis trichocalyx Briq.
Mesosphaerum barbatum (Schrank) Kuntze
Mesosphaerum canescens (Kunth) Kuntze
Mesosphaerum mutabile (Rich.) Kuntze
Mesosphaerum spicatum (Poit.) Rusby
Mesosphaerum yungasensis Britton ex Rusby
Nepeta mutabilis Rich.
Teucrium rhombifolium Willd. ex Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusCantinoa
  • speciesCantinoa mutabilis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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