Also known as Arbol Del Pito · Cloven Gum Box
Escallonia bifida, commonly known as Escallonia, is a vigorous shrub producing abundant clusters of white, fragrant flowers throughout summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers a sunny location for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Regular during growth, reduced in winter
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers mild temperatures, protect from hard frost.
Moderate feeding during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer.
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 during the growing season, especially in dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Prune after flowering in late summer or early autumn to maintain shape and encourage denser growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done in spring to shape the plant, but avoid cutting into old wood.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and insert into a well-draining compost mix. Keep moist and in a warm, humid environment. Roots typically form within 4-8 weeks.
Harden off before planting out.
Repot young plants annually in spring, moving them into slightly larger containers. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a good quality, free-draining potting compost.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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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 bifida |
Similar in genus Escallonia
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