Galphimia glauca
Galphimia glauca
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua
Meneerke bloem,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,SAplants,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,H. Zell,Yucalyptus,H. Zell,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,SAplants,SAplants
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus:
- Galphimia
- Species:
- Galphimia glauca
- USDA Symbol:
- GAGL6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers open, sunny locations in native range
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Best results with fresh seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI