Santolina ericoides
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Santolina ericoides

Cypress cotton · Gray Santolina · Lavender cotton

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–9
Click count
1
Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Lavender cotton performs best when it gets plenty of sunlight each day, even though it can withstand periods of moderate sunlight shortage. Hailing from regions known for their significant sunlight, it displays stronger growth under ample sun exposure. On the other hand, continuously inadequate lighting conditions could negatively affect its healthy growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Lavender cotton originates from the region of the Mediterranean. It thrives in a temperature range between 59 and 95 ℉ (or 15 to 35 ℃). It is recommended that during the colder months, the plant be kept in a location with a minimum temperature of 50 ℉ (10 ℃) to avoid damage due to frost.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For encouraging healthy development, nourish your Lavender cotton at the onset of spring. Consistent fertilizing boosts overall wellbeing, leading to robust growth, the ability to withstand challenging conditions, and heightened resistance to illnesses and pests. Stick to a certain fertilizing routine for your Lavender cotton to guarantee bright leaves with a rich color and a dense look.

🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years

For repotting Santolina chamaecyparissus, select a container that is 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) larger and has substantial drainage capacity. Implement a potting blend that drains well. Carry out the repotting process in spring or autumn, making sure that the root ball is slightly below the edge of the plant pot. Drench the plant thoroughly following the repotting and place it in a warm location with filtered sunlight.

Suggested frequency: 2-3 years
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Santolina
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
7-9
Mature Height
15 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer

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Common Names (3)

en Cypress cotton
en Gray Santolina
en Lavender cotton