Eremophila oppositifolia — a medium houseplant
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Eremophila oppositifolia

Eremophila Oppositifolia

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Eremophila oppositifolia, commonly known as weeooka, twin-leaf emu bush and mountain sandalwood, is a plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, and is endemic to Australia. It is a shrub or small tree with its leaves arranged in opposite pairs and has cream to red or sometimes maroon coloured flowers. It occurs in all mainland states, but not the Northern Territory.

CARE GUIDE

How to keep Eremophila Oppositifolia.

Pruning

Eremophila oppositifolia features leaves that are arranged opposite each other and blooms with tubular flowers. To encourage growth and flowering, prune the plant in early spring. Be sure to remove any dead wood and maintain good air circulation. It's important to clean your tools to prevent the spread of diseases. Regular pruning improves the plant's structure, enhances its vigor, and boosts its ornamental appeal.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Eremophila
Family
Scrophulariaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Emubush en Mountain-sandalwood en Twin-leaf emubush
PLATES
Eremophila oppositifolia leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Eremophila oppositifolia flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Eremophila oppositifolia flower
PLATE 03 · flower
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