Water
Water Adelia ricinella moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering during the cooler, dormant winter months to prevent overhydration.
Also known as Wild Lime
Adelia ricinella is a fast-growing shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, often used for landscaping and erosion control.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light, but can tolerate some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
No significant toxicity reported for pets or humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Adelia ricinella moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering during the cooler, dormant winter months to prevent overhydration.
Prune Adelia ricinella in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain shape and encourage robust growth. Light pruning can be done to manage size.
Propagate Adelia ricinella from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide warmth and humidity.
Repot Adelia ricinella every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring just as new growth begins. Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Where Adelia Ricinella (Adelia ricinella) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Adelia |
| Species | Adelia ricinella |
Similar in genus Adelia
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