Limonium ovalifolium
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Limonium ovalifolium

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
18
Observations
83

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Limonium ovalifolium is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats, commonly growing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Limonium ovalifolium can adjust to a broad range of temperature conditions, though its distribution may still be restricted by various combinations of water and heat conditions. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the risk of Limonium ovalifolium dying. In winter, giving proper protection from cold can enhance the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Limonium ovalifolium is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy and starting active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy growth. Although Limonium ovalifolium has relatively low fertilizer requirements, applying fertilizer annually can improve its survival and promote better, longer-lasting flowers.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Limonium
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Morocco, Portugal, Spain, France

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