Phuopsis stylosa, the Caucasian crosswort or large-styled crosswort, is a low-growing, mat-forming, aromatic perennial plant in the madder, or bedstraw family Rubiaceae. It has whorls of narrow, aromatic leaves and terminal clusters of tubular pink flowers. Phuopsis stylosa is native to the Caucasus and Iran, and is widely grown elsewhere as a garden plant.The plant gives off an odor which can be confused with that of some Cannabis species.
Plocama calabrica is resistant to disease and typically not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Plocama calabricat is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much prior care experience.
How to keep Putoria Calabrica.
Light
Plocama calabrica comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, which provide abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Plocama calabrica is fairly adaptable to heat, able to endure higher temperatures and wider temperature swings. In hot conditions, one should monitor watering and provide suitable shading to avoid sunscald. Conversely, Plocama calabrica is not very tolerant of low temperatures. Although it can handle some cold, overly frigid conditions may cause frost injury.
Fertilizer
To encourage healthy growth, apply fertilizer to your Plocama calabrica in early spring. Routine feeding boosts overall health, leading to robust growth, greater tolerance of harsh conditions, and increased resistance to diseases and pests. Follow a set fertilization routine for your Plocama calabrica to maintain foliage that is vibrant in color and lush in appearance.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Putoria
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 40 cm to 76 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Syria, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Albania, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Lebanon
