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Lollipop-Plant (Pachystachys lutea)

Pachystachys lutea, the Lollipop-Plant, is a tropical shrub with bright yellow, cone-shaped flower spikes. It blooms year-round in warm climates and is grown for its ornamental value.

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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 blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

House Plant, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

House Plant, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

House Plant, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.5 m

Spread

0.6-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Pachystachys albiflora Rizzini
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyAcanthaceae
  • genusPachystachys
  • speciesPachystachys lutea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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