Exaculum pusillum — an easy houseplant
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Exaculum pusillum

Exaculum Pusillum

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ON THIS PLANT

Exaculum is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Gentianaceae. The only species is Exaculum pusillum.Its native range is Southwestern Europe to Western and Central Mediterranean.

A note from PlantMom

Guernsey centaury is resistant to disease and generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Guernsey centauryt is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not call for extensive gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Exaculum
Family
Gentianaceae
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Native Area
Tunisia, Italy, Spain, France, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Guernsey Centaury
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Exaculum pusillum flower
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Exaculum pusillum flower
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Exaculum pusillum fruit
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Exaculum pusillum habit
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Exaculum pusillum habit
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Exaculum pusillum other
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