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Palicourea tomentosa (Palicourea tomentosa)

Palicourea tomentosa is a tropical shrub with vibrant flowers and attractive foliage, commonly used in landscaping.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of potting soil, compost, and perlite is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid harsh afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of potting soil, compost, and perlite is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Callicocca tomentosa (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.
Cephaelis barcellana (Müll.Arg.) Standl.
Cephaelis cyanocarpa Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Cephaelis hirsuta M.Martens & Galeotti
Cephaelis sagotii Gand.
Cephaelis tomentosa (Aubl.) Vahl
Cephaelis vultusmimi Dwyer
Evea tomentosa (Aubl.) Standl.
Psychotria barcellana Müll.Arg.
Psychotria hirsuta (M.Martens & Galeotti) Müll.Arg.
Psychotria pardina Müll.Arg.
Psychotria poeppigiana Müll.Arg.
Tapogomea tomentosa Aubl.
Uragoga barcellana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Uragoga chinantlensis Kuntze
Uragoga pardina (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Uragoga poeppigiana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Uragoga tomentosa (Aubl.) K.Schum.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusPalicourea
  • speciesPalicourea tomentosa

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