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Sanchezia oblonga (Sanchezia oblonga)

Sanchezia oblonga is a tropical shrub with vibrant yellow flowers and attractive foliage, often cultivated for ornamental purposes.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand for aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid intense direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand for aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature between 18-25°C.

Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Ancylogyne peruviana Nees
Sanchezia bicolor Leonard & L.B.Sm.
Sanchezia flava Leonard
Sanchezia glaucophylla T.Moore & Mast.
Sanchezia helophila Leonard & L.B.Sm.
Sanchezia macbridei Leonard
Sanchezia megalia Leonard & L.B.Sm.
Sanchezia nobilis Hook.f.
Sanchezia peruviana (Nees) Rusby
Sanchezia speciosa Leonard
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyAcanthaceae
  • genusSanchezia
  • speciesSanchezia oblonga
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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