Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water.
Also known as Escallonia
Escallonia laevis is a dense, evergreen shrub native to Chile, known for its glossy leaves and clusters of white to pinkish flowers that bloom in summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates light shade.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme heat.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season (spring/summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water.
Prune after flowering in late summer or early autumn to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done in spring to remove frost damage.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-draining rooting medium. Keep them in a warm, humid environment until they establish roots.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Escallonia Laevis (Escallonia laevis)
Where Escallonia Laevis (Escallonia laevis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Escalloniales |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Genus | Escallonia |
| Species | Escallonia laevis |
Similar in genus Escallonia
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