Chondropetalum tectorum ‘Thick’
cape rush
Cape rush, thick form. Cordy, grass-like growth w bronze joints, flowers. Excellent in containers. Elegant and neat. Thick form.
 Altura | 3–5 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 2–3 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
Restios are drought-tolerant plants, but they tend to look better with weekly or bi-weekly water once established. Restios are also quite adaptable to high levels of watering, provided there is good drainage. These plants grow in seasonally dry areas of Africa, but in low swales and gullies where water tends to collect. | |
 Resiste hasta | 20 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Forma matas, Tipo pasto |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Ácido a media concentración, Necesita poco, Sin fósforo |
 Origen | Sudáfrica |
 Zonas Sunset | 8, 9, 14–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Generally thrives without fertilizer. If fertilized use a high nitrogen low phosphorus and potassium fertilizer such as blood meal or fish emulsion. Phosphorus in particular should be avoided. Prefers lightly acidic soil; add sulfur or iron if necessary.
Thin out older stems in late winter to keep it looking fresh or cut down all the stems to the ground before new shoots arrive in spring. Avoid pruning the stems half way down. This won't hurt the plant, but is unsightly.
Interés especial
Stems become nodding and fountain like in the summer, under heavy blooms.
Plants are dioecious (male and female on separate plants) though the flowers look very similar.
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