Coleonema pulchellum, commonly known as Pink Breath of Heaven, is a small evergreen shrub in the Rutaceae family. Native to South Africa, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant around the world. The plant typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and spreads 2-3 feet wide, adopting a dense, bushy habit.
Its small, needle-like leaves are bright green, providing a beautiful contrast to the pink flowers. These small but plentiful flowers appear in clusters at the tips of branches from late winter through spring and emit a delicate fragrance that attracts bees and other pollinators.
Pink Breath of Heaven thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods. Pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape or encourage bushier growth.
Overall, Coleonema pulchellum is an attractive shrub that adds color and texture to any garden or landscape with minimal care once established.
Pink breath of heaven shows strong disease resistance and is usually not susceptible to diseases. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned once they have finished blooming. Pink breath of heavent is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and it doesn't require extensive care experience.
How to keep Coleonema Pulchellum.
Light
Pink breath of heaven is native to open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest edges, which offer abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.
Water
The pink breath of heaven grows best in well-drained soils and can tolerate moderate drought. It benefits from watering every two weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, maintaining its leaf hydration throughout the year. It is ideally suited to its South African fynbos origins.
Humidity
This plant will thrive in moderate humidity, which is probably the level in your home. However, misting it a few times a week can be very beneficial. Make sure the room has good ventilation.
Temperature
Pink breath of heaven does well in warm climates, preferring natural conditions with a temperature range of 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). To reproduce this, ensure pink breath of heaven gets sufficient warmth during cooler months, perhaps by providing shelter or applying mulch.
Fertilizer
Timing is essential for fertilizing Pink breath of heaven. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.
Pruning
The Pink Breath of Heaven plant features aromatic foliage and pink flowers. To promote shape and vigor, prune it annually in early winter. Remove any dead branches and excessive growth to encourage a bushier development. Avoid heavy pruning to prevent stressing the plant; instead, opt for light pruning to maintain a tidy appearance.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Coleonema
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-12
- Mature Height
- 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 61 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late winter, Spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- South Africa
