Capparis sicula
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Capparis sicula

کَبَر · لگجی · Sicilian caper · Caper

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
7
Observations
7

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Capparis spinosa var. canescens comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which offer plenty of light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Capparis spinosa var. canescens displays good temperature adaptability, tolerating higher heat and considerable temperature fluctuations. During hot periods, attention should be paid to watering and providing adequate shade to avoid sunburn. Conversely, Capparis spinosa var. canescens is comparatively sensitive to low temperatures; while it endures some cold, excessively low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Timing is important when fertilizing Capparis spinosa var. canescens. Apply fertilizer in early spring and repeat every month through early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and provides energy during both dormant and active growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Capparis
Family
Capparaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
0.49 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt, Turkey, India, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Cyprus, Pakistan, Greece, Morocco, Yemen, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Spain, Iran, Albania, France

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Common Names (4)

ar کَبَر
ar لگجی
en Sicilian caper
en Caper