santolina
chamaecyparissus
chamaecyparissus
Care level
Easy
This aromatic Mediterranean gem sports silvery-gray, feathery foliage that looks like tiny cotton balls covering each stem. In summer, it transforms into a cheerful display with bright yellow button-like flowers that hover above the woolly foliage like little suns.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (-15°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The santolina chamaecyparissus can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.