What is the ideal light for Afrostyrax lepidophyllus?
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus thrives in bright, indirect light. Protect it from harsh, direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day, which can cause leaf scorch.
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus, commonly known as Country Onion, is a tropical evergreen shrub from West Africa, noted for its aromatic leaves and small flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is suitable.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature between 18-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Avoid direct midday sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Allow top inch to dry between waterings.
Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is suitable.
Ideal growing temperature between 18-25°C.
Avoid temperatures below 10°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-4 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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