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Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Long-Leaf Wax Flower · Longleaf Waxflower
Philotheca myoporoides is an evergreen Australian shrub with aromatic foliage and star-shaped white flowers, often grown for ornamental purposes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Reduce in winter.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, slightly acidic to neutral pH.
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Thrives in mild to warm temperatures.
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Ideal range 15-25°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.
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Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged branches at any time of year.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Can also be grown from seed, but may take longer to establish.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Philotheca Myoporoides (Philotheca myoporoides)
Where Philotheca Myoporoides (Philotheca myoporoides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Philotheca |
| Species | Philotheca myoporoides |
Similar in genus Philotheca
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