Tetraena fontanesii
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Tetraena fontanesii

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
18
Observations
130

Description

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Tetraena fontanesii, synonym Zygophyllum fontanesii, is a species of plant of the family Zygophyllaceae. It is found in Macaronesia and northwest Africa.

Care Guide

💧 Water

Tetraena fontanesii is well-adapted to arid environments, boasting excellent drought tolerance and an efficient ability to store moisture. It should be watered moderately, approximately once a week, to align with its natural preferences. Commonly grown outdoors, Tetraena fontanesii is ideal for xeriscaping due to its resilience in dry climates.

☀️ Light Full sun

Canarian bean caper comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is abundant. It performs best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Canarian bean caper comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. As a result, it is adapted to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature shifts and prefers a consistent temperature, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically cannot endure cold and needs relatively high temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Tetraena fontanesii features succulent branches and fleshy leaves. To promote growth, it's best to prune this plant from early to late winter. Remove any dead stems and thin out crowded areas to improve air circulation. Make sure to use sterilized tools to minimize the risk of disease. While pruning, also take into account the plant's natural shape to maintain an optimal structure.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Tetraena
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
40 cm to 76 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal

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