otter bush
Also known as: otterbossie
A large, arching shrub to 2.5m with silvery-grey stems and narrow, silvery, willow-like leaves. Small, white flowers are produced in graceful sprays over a long period from early summer to mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- otter bush (Gomphostigma virgatum)
- Genus
- Gomphostigma
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of otter bush
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of otter bush
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otter bush care guide
- Moderate regular watering, soil can dry slightly between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, soil can dry slightly between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted balanced feed applied monthly in spring and summer months
Pruning
PruningShorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Growing
GrowingTolerates most positions but does best in moist, heavy soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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