paniculate restio

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R. paniculatus is a bushy, much-branched, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial, producing erect stems up to 2m in height and spreading up to 5m across. The stems are olive green with some purple spotting

Scientific classification

Species: paniculate restio (Restio paniculatus)
Genus: Restio
Family: Restionaceae

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Toxicity: Grass Like
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of paniculate restio

Distribution map

Southwestern Cape, S. Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of paniculate restio

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paniculate restio care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Not usually required; old stems may be removed

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 16-18°C after soaking for 24 hours in warm water. Divide rhizomes in early spring

Growing

Under glass, grow in a preferably acidic, loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately when in growth during the spring summer and early autumn, sparingly at other times. Plants may be placed outside in the summer in frost-prone areas and brought back under cover in the autumn, where they should overwinter in cool temperatures and low atmospheric humidity

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