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Joint Pine

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Ephedra Fragilis

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What is the plant

Ephedra fragilis, commonly named the joint pine, is a species of Ephedra that is native to eastern Mediterranean region of southern Europe and Northern Africa, and from Madeira and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic. Its habitats are rocky hills and stone walls, where it grows to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The watering of this plant should be moderate, that is, you do not have to water every day but do not let the soil dry out either. In general, it should be done about 3 times a week during the hottest time of the year, and every 4-5 days the rest.
Fertilizer
Requires full sun outdoors, soil with good drainage (e.g. a mix with cactus soil) and good fertilization!
Soil
Ponderosa pine needles make the soil more acidic (low pH).

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Temperature
Ponderosa pine needles make the soil more acidic (low pH).
Additional
Joint pine (Ephedra fragilis) is a poisonous shrub native to eastern and western Mediterranean Basin.
Popularity
15 people already have this plant 6 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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