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Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Also known as Cut-Leaf Germander · Cut-Leaved Annual Germander · Cut-Leaved Germander
Teucrium botrys is a low-growing, aromatic perennial herb with attractive foliage and small, tubular flowers, often used in rock gardens and borders.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sun for best results.
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Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
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Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or rocky conditions.
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Thrives in average room temperatures, ideally between 15-25 °C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
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Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
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Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged stems in early spring. Avoid heavy pruning.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Division of established clumps is also effective.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, using fresh, well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Where Cutleaf Germander (Teucrium botrys) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Teucrium |
| Species | Teucrium botrys |
Similar in genus Teucrium
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