Taique
Desfontainia spinosa
- Native to:
- Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Columelliaceae
- Genus:
- Desfontainia
- Species:
- Desfontainia spinosa
- USDA Symbol:
- DESP4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to cloud forests, prefers cool, humid conditions