Odontonema Cuspidatum

Odontonema Cuspidatum Care

Odontonema Cuspidatum

What is the plant

Odontonema cuspidatum growing shrub of the genus Odontonema also known as Mottled toothedthread, Odontonema cuspidatum perennial or deciduous evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, hedge plant, drought tolerant and attract pollinators, can grow in tropic, subtropical, mediterranean, temperate climate or houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9+.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It will grow in quite ordinary dry soil but will be grateful for some mulch and some occasional water. The plant loves moist and compost-based soil so ensure they are presented with this type of soil. The plant also lives a healthy life in full sun or partial sun.
Pruning
If you live in an area with light frost, prune your firespike to the ground in the spring once the danger of frost is gone. This will encourage fresh, healthy growth from the plant's base. For areas without frost, simply cut the flowering stems to the ground when they are done blooming.
Sunlight
Full sun, partial shade.

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Soil
A soil composed of peat moss, loam, or sand, or any soil mixture with good drainage can be used. The soil should not be overly fertile.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
Container
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.