Luculia gratissima
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L. gratissima is an erect then spreading, semi-evergreen,large shrub or small tree with oblong, pointed leaves with prominent veins. Rounded clusters of small, scented, pink flowers are produced in autumn and winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Luculia gratissima (Luculia gratissima)
- Genus
- Luculia
- Family
- Rubiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi 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 Luculia gratissima
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Luculia gratissima
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Luculia gratissima care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningUse light pruning to remove unwanted or damaged growth. For early-flowering types, prune after flowering; for late-flowering types, prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from greenwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light. Mist daily in summer and autumn. May stand outside in summer in a sunny, sheltered position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs may be a problem
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