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Adelia ricinella (Adelia ricinella)

Adelia ricinella is a fast-growing shrub native to the Caribbean, featuring small, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers, often used in landscaping.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy or loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in brighter light.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy or loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Ideal range 18-27 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce or stop feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

Small

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Synonyms
Adansonia pedunculosa A.Rich.
Adelia haemiolandra (Griseb.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Adelia macrophylla Urb.
Adelia pedunculosa A.Rich.
Adelia sylvestris Griseb.
Croton sylvestris Poepp. ex Griseb.
Ditaxis haemiolandra Griseb.
Ricinella haemiolandra (Griseb.) Müll.Arg.
Ricinella pedunculosa (A.Rich.) Müll.Arg.
Ricinella sylvestris (Griseb.) Müll.Arg.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyEuphorbiaceae
  • genusAdelia
  • speciesAdelia ricinella
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

No significant toxicity reported for pets or humans.

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