Velvetleaf Soldierbush
Heliotropium arboreum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Heliotropium
- Species:
- Heliotropium arboreum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, alkaline, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid, coastal regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cuttings must have several shoot buds and be cut to 15 cm lengths. All mature leaves are removed except the terminal leaves. Leaf buds in the axils of leaves are not removed. Cuttings are directly stuck into containers filled with moistened medium. No rooting hormones are used.
Establishment: Collect softwood stem cuttings when the leaves have expanded and the stems are firm. During collection, stem cuttings need to be kept moist and cool, and must be treated immediately after collection. Chen is a common coastal strand plant found throughout Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, tropical Australia and the Indian ocean region. It is introduced in Hawaii.
Source: npn.rngr.net