Navarretia viscidula — a medium houseplant
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Navarretia viscidula

Navarretia Viscidula

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Navarretia viscidula is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name sticky pincushionplant.It is endemic to California, where it can be found in the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Coast Ranges in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. It grows in moist and wet spots in mountain and hillside habitat, such as vernal pools and spring meadows.

CARE GUIDE

How to keep Navarretia Viscidula.

Pruning

The sticky pincushion plant is known for its adhesive leaves and pincushion-like flowers. To maintain its health and appearance, prune the plant from early to late spring, removing any dead stems and pinching new growth to encourage bushiness. Regularly deadhead the spent blooms to prolong the flowering period. For optimal results and to promote healthy growth and an attractive appearance, use clean, sharp tools when pruning.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Navarretia
Family
Polemoniaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Sticky pincushionplant
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Navarretia viscidula flower
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Navarretia viscidula flower
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Navarretia viscidula fruit
PLATE 03 · fruit
Navarretia viscidula habit
PLATE 04 · habit
Navarretia viscidula habit
PLATE 05 · habit
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