Cestrum elegans

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A strong-growing tender evergreen shrub to a height of 3m with pendulous branches and oval-shaped, green leaves up to 10cm long. The flowers are clusters of small trumpets in shades of red, purple or pink from summer to autumn. These are followed by red-purple berries

Scientific classification

Species: Cestrum elegans (Cestrum elegans)
Genus: Cestrum
Family: Solanaceae

Harmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Pendulous weeping · Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Cestrum elegans

Distribution map

Mexico

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Cestrum elegans

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Cestrum elegans care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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