Avonia recurvata grow and care – cactus of the genus Avonia also known as Avonia recurvata plant, Avonia recurvata perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Stem color green or gray, the stems build from layers in shape of leaves looks like dandruff, the linear but grow winding shape.
Leaves color white or green, leaves small and grow under the “dandruff”
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: ?
Planting season: Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases: Snails, slugs
Pruning season: All year
How to prune: Just for design
Size of the plant? 10-25 cm, 4-10 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Slow growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (won’t bloom)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Summer
General information about the flower Pink, white or yellow flowers grow in the end of the stems one flower each stems each flower has five petals and multi stamens