carnation tree

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A succulent perennial, that can reach up to 3m in its native habitat, though is usually much smaller in cultivation. Thick, branching, articulated stems are pale greyish green with fine reddish purple lines, and linear to lance-shaped grey-green leaves cluster in spirals at the stem tips. Clusters of small, scented, white or yellow flowers are produced in summer or autumn, followed by fluffy seed heads

Scientific classification

Species: carnation tree (Kleinia neriifolia)
Genus: Kleinia
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of carnation tree

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of carnation tree

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carnation tree care guide

Deep soak substrate then full drying before next kleinia watering cycle
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep soak substrate then full drying before next kleinia watering cycle

Fertilizing

Ultra-diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm summer only

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 13 - 18°C as soon as ripe, or by cuttings

Growing

Grow in a free-draining, loam-based compost with extra grit, in full light and with good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth. Containers may be placed outdoors in summer but plants will not tolerate frost. Plants may lose leaves in summer, this is an adaptation to limit water loss in the dry season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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