Leonotis leonurus grow and care – shrub of the genus Leonotis also known as Lion’s tail, Leonotis leonurus perennial evergreen or annual used as ornamental or medical plant drought tolerant and attract pollinators can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone: 9+ (as perennial) 5-9 (as annual).
Leaves color green in linear shape grow in rosette structure.
Leonotis leonurus flower
Flower fragrant in color orange the shape of the cone and grow in rosette structure like crown.
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How to grow Leonotis leonurus growing and care:
Frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, spines
Recommended planting season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter
Pests and diseases:
?
When is the best time to prune a Leonotis leonurus shrub?
Spring
How to prune:
Just for design and control
What is the size of a Leonotis leonurus shrub?
0.5-2m, 2-6 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn / Winter
General information about the flower:
Fragrant orange flower, shape of the cone and grow in rosette structure like crown
Scientific name:
Leonotis leonurus