A very free flowering houseplant with an intense fragrance. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Fruits August to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cestrum elegans
A very free flowering houseplant with an intense fragrance
Additional information
| Generic | Cestrum |
|---|---|
| Species | elegans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Arching |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | red, purple |
| Fruits When | August, October |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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