Cestrum elegans

How to Grow and Care for Cestrum elegans

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Grow in well-drained, rich soil in sun or partial shade. In containers in frost free greenhouse or conservatory use a peat-free John Innes No 3, and place in good light, but with shade from direct sun, with good ventilation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunHarmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Cestrum elegans

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade · Full sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, rich soil in sun or partial shade. In containers in frost free greenhouse or conservatory use a peat-free John Innes No 3, and place in good light, but with shade from direct sun, with good ventilation

How to Water Cestrum elegans?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cestrum elegans?

Partial shade · Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cestrum elegans?

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What Soil Is Best for Cestrum elegans?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cestrum elegans?

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Cestrum elegans?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Cestrum elegans?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate Cestrum elegans?

Propagate by seed in spring at 13-18°C, or propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Cestrum elegans?

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How to Care for Cestrum elegans in Winter?

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How to Plant Cestrum elegans?

Grow in well-drained, rich soil in sun or partial shade. In containers in frost free greenhouse or conservatory use a peat-free John Innes No 3, and place in good light, but with shade from direct sun, with good ventilation

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How to Repot Cestrum elegans?

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How to Harvest Cestrum elegans?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Cestrum elegans

Harmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Cestrum elegans

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitPendulous weeping · Bushy
OriginMexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Cestrum elegans
Genus
Cestrum
Family
Solanaceae
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