Caper Bush

Caper Bush Capparis Spinosa

What is the plant

Capparis spinosa, or caper bush, is an useful and beautiful plant in the Caper Family, the Capparidaceae, which also includes Cleome and our native California bladderpod, Isomeris arboreus. The caper bush is a native Mediterranean plant with a natural distribution from coastal regions of the entire Mediterranean Sea basin west to the Canary Islands and Morocco. It is thought however that its ancient habitat was the dry areas of Western or Central Asia. One reason for this speculation is the word "caper" itself, which comes from the Greek kápparis, whose origin is probably the Near or Middle East.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 9a

Difficulty

Easy

Water
Under the right conditions, caper bushes will grow prolifically and won't require a lot of maintenance. they don't need much water and can handle even rocky, nutrient-poor soil, so even novice gardeners (and those with less-than-desirable landscapes) will likely find success with them.
Sunlight
All plants require light for photosynthesis, the process within a plant that converts light, oxygen and water into carbohydrates (energy). Plants require this energy in order to grow, bloom and produce seed. Without adequate light, carbohydrates cannot be manufactured, the energy reserves are depleted and plants die. They need 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Pruning
To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.
Temperature
grow on the plants at a minimum temperature of 10°C.

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Container
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Popularity
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