Also known as Grey Santolina · Lavender-Cotton · Provencal Lavender-Cotton
Santolina decumbens is a low-growing evergreen subshrub with aromatic foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers. It thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; avoid extreme heat or cold.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Santolina decumbens thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during cooler months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Prune Santolina decumbens after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flower stalks and trim back any leggy or overgrown stems.
Light shearing can be done in early spring before new growth begins to shape the plant.
Propagate Santolina decumbens from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Insert cuttings into a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist.
Alternatively, sow seeds in spring, but this method may result in less predictable flowering characteristics.
Repot Santolina decumbens only when it becomes root-bound, typically every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, before the active growing season commences.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Santolina Decumbens (Santolina decumbens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Santolina |
| Species | Santolina decumbens |
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