hoja santa

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P. auritum is a tender shrub that can be grown outdoors as a herbaceous perennial. It has very large, heart-shaped, aromatic leaves and flowers resembling cream rat's tails in summer

Scientific classification

Species: hoja santa (Piper auritum)
Genus: Piper
Family: Piperaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of hoja santa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of hoja santa

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hoja santa care guide

Maintain constantly moist tropical potting soil, never let root ball dry out
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Maintain constantly moist tropical potting soil, never let root ball dry out

Fertilizing

Weak tropical foliage feed every three weeks warm summer growing months

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in heat in early spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grow under heated glass in a loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light with high humidity. Outdoors grow in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in light shade

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