Zygophyllum flexuosum
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Zygophyllum flexuosum

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
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Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Roepera flexuosa comes from open environments, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, which offer abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to various sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Roepera flexuosa comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a constant thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It generally cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature becomes 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

Fertilizing is essential for caring for Roepera flexuosa. Regular applications during the growing season maintain the energy required for its attractive foliage and encourage overall growth. Skipping fertilization can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is more susceptible to breaking.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Zygophyllum
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
Native Area
South Africa

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