How often should I water Santolina decumbens?
Water moderately when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter months to prevent root rot.
Santolina decumbens is a low-growing evergreen subshrub with aromatic foliage and yellow button-like flowers, reaching up to 0.6m in height and 1m in spread.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Water moderately when soil is dry, reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-drained soil is crucial; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures; protect from hard frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water moderately when soil is dry, reduce in winter.
Well-drained soil is crucial; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
Thrives in moderate temperatures; protect from hard frost.
Ideal range 15-25°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.6-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-dormant in winter
Leaf Color
Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Feathery, aromatic
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No