Santolina africana is a woody shrub native to South Africa, known for its aromatic foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerates poor or rocky soils.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.
Tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce in winter.
Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerates poor or rocky soils.
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Over-fertilizing can cause weak growth.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
1-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Grey
Leaf Type
Fern-like, aromatic
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
