Colletia paradoxa growing shrub succulent of the genus Colletia also known as Anchor Plant, Colletia paradoxa perennial used as ornamental attracted pollinators, nitrogen fixing, drought tolerant plant and also as bonsai, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-11.
Stem color green for the young stems, on the stem triangle shapes with pointed edge.
Colletia paradoxa flower
Flower color white in bell shape the flowers grow in clusters.
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Requirements for Colletia paradoxa growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spiny plant
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
1-5 m, 40-200 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
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Autumn
General information about the flower
Bell shape white flowers grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Colletia paradoxa