Corokia is a genus in the Argophyllaceae family comprising about ten species native to New Zealand, Australia and Rapa Iti. Corokia species are shrubs or small trees with zigzagging branches. It is commonly known as wire-netting bush.
Corokia Care
Corokia
What is the plant
Corokia species are shrubs or small trees with zigzagging (divaricating) branches. The stems of the shrubs are dark when mature, covered with downy or silky hairs (tomentum) when young. In spring, they produce clusters of small, star-shaped yellow blossoms. Berries are red or yellow. The shrubs prefer forests and rocky areas, sun or light shade, reasonably well-drained soil, and moderate watering.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The plant needs moderate watering in summer, not more often 1 time per week, in winter – every 2 weeks. The soil between watering should dry up.
Fertilizer
From spring to August every 3-4 months with a soluble mineral or organic fertilizer. Granular fertilizers can be used.
Sunlight
The best option is bright light south window with a little shading. Also a western window is suitable.
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Soil
An easy fertile soil is suitable. For a soil of own preparation to take: 1 part of sod land, 1 part of coarse sand or perlite, 1 part of wet peat or humus (leaf land). Good drainage and a hole in the pot are required.
Temperature
Preffered temperatures in summer are not higher than 68°F, in winter 41-50°F. The plant easily tolerates a drop in temperature.
Container
Choose any type of pot with enough drainage holes.
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