carqueja
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A small shrub to around 60cm tall with erect, green, leafless but jointed and winged stems. Small white flowerheads are produced from late summer into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- carqueja (Baccharis genistelloides)
- Genus
- Baccharis
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of carqueja
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of carqueja
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carqueja care guide
- Infrequent deep watering, tolerate extended dry soil without major harm
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Infrequent deep watering, tolerate extended dry soil without major harm
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted weak general feed once every six warm season weeks
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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