chequén

How to Grow and Care for chequén

chequén · Luma chequen
Also known as: arrayán blanco

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing chequén

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water chequén?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for chequén?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for chequén?

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What Soil Is Best for chequén?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize chequén?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune chequén?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate chequén?

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant chequén?

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How to Care for chequén in Winter?

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How to Plant chequén?

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot chequén?

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How to Harvest chequén?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free but should be treated with caution in gardens where honey fungus is known to occur

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of chequén

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Attributes of chequén

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChile

Scientific Classification

Species
Luma chequen
Genus
Luma
Family
Myrtaceae
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