Also known as Damas · Lanceleaf Buttonwood
Conocarpus lancifolius is an evergreen tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, known for its resilience and adaptability.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth.
Drought-tolerant
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings once established.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers warm to hot climates; can tolerate high temperatures.
Low need
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly, if at all, in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Conocarpus lancifolius is highly drought-tolerant once established. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Young plants require more consistent moisture until their root system develops.
Pruning is primarily for shaping and maintaining desired size and form. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches anytime. Major structural pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This promotes a dense, attractive canopy.
Propagation is typically done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds can be sown in spring after a period of stratification.
Stem cuttings taken in summer or early autumn can be rooted in a well-draining medium, often with the aid of rooting hormone.
Repotting is rarely necessary for established landscape plants due to their tolerance for poor soils and drought. Container-grown specimens may need repotting every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with well-draining soil as they become root-bound.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Combretaceae |
| Genus | Conocarpus |
| Species | Conocarpus lancifolius |
Similar in genus Conocarpus
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