What are the soil requirements for Colquhounia coccinea?
Colquhounia coccinea prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types but performs best in humus-rich loam.
Colquhounia coccinea, the Himalayan Mint Shrub, is an attractive evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas, producing whorls of fragrant, tubular, scarlet-red flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular watering needed
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardy
Fertilizer
Moderate feeding
Prefers full sun to partial shade
In hotter climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.
Regular watering needed
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
Hardy
Prefers temperate conditions; protect from extreme frost.
Moderate feeding
Annual feeding in spring with balanced fertilizer.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1.5-2.5 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Non-toxic