nodding conehead

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A spreading perennial to around 30cm high, with trailing to ascending, hairy stems that root at the nodes, and oval-shaped, hairy green leaves with serrated edges. Pendent clusters of white flowers are produced in late summer and early autumn, initially overlapping like a pine cone before opening to long tubular flowers flared at the tips

Scientific classification

Species: nodding conehead (Strobilanthes nutans)
Genus: Strobilanthes
Family: Acanthaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full shade
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Distribution of nodding conehead

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of nodding conehead

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nodding conehead care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade · Full shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C in spring, or by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

Growing

In mild, frost free areas, grow outside in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in part or full shade. In colder areas, grow in loam-based compost in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter

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