Forestiera segregata
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Forestiera segregata

Florida swampprivet · Florida privet · Southern Privet · Forestiera

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
12
Observations
1

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Forestiera segregata is a species of flowering plant in the olive family known by the common names Florida privet, Florida swampprivet, and southern privet. It is native to the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, including Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands, the Lesser Antilles, including Anguilla, and Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in the United States.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The Florida swampprivet is native to open spaces, including bright meadows and the peripheries of forests where plenty of light is available. It flourishes in Full Sun but can endure Partial Sun as well, showing good adaptability to different levels of sunlight exposure.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Florida swampprivet is known for its adaptability to temperature, specifically its ability to handle higher temperatures and substantial temperature fluctuations. Adequate watering and shade are vital during periods of high heat to prevent sun damage. On the flip side, Florida swampprivet has a less than perfect resistance to colder temperatures. Though it can endure a certain level of cold, extreme cold conditions can cause frost damage.

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

Encourage healthy development of your Florida swampprivet by applying fertilizer in the early spring. Routine fertilization boosts the overall wellbeing, leading to robust growth, tolerance to harsh conditions, and heightened resistance to diseases and pests. Uphold a particular fertilization timetable for your Florida swampprivet to guarantee vivid leaves with intense color and a dense outlook.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Forestiera
Family
Oleaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late winter, Early spring
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Florida swampprivet
en Florida privet
en Southern Privet
en Forestiera