Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler winter months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Silvery Heliotrope
Polynesian Heliotrope (Heliotropium anomalum) is a perennial shrub native to Oceania, known for its fragrant, vanilla-scented white flowers and medicinal uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Consistent
50% intensity
Keep soil moderately moist; avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler winter months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune regularly to maintain a desirable shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming.
Light pruning can be done anytime, with heavier pruning best done in early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Use a rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings consistently moist and warm. Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot your Polynesian Heliotrope every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting soil. Spring is the ideal time for repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Polynesian Heliotrope (Heliotropium anomalum)
Where Polynesian Heliotrope (Heliotropium anomalum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Heliotropium |
| Species | Heliotropium anomalum |
Similar in genus Heliotropium
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