Seriphium plumosum — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Seriphium plumosum

Seriphium Plumosum

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Stoebe plumosa, synonym Seriphium plumosum, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus, and given the correct name by Carl Peter Thunberg. The species is prevalent throughout most of South Africa.

A note from PlantMom

Slangbos is goed bestand tegen ziekten en is over het algemeen niet gevoelig voor ziektes. Wat de verzorging betreft, is deze plant relatief onderhoudsarm. Als hij buiten staat, heeft hij weinig water nodig en grotere planten hoeven doorgaans niet gesnoeid te worden. Kleinere planten moeten echter na de bloei gesnoeid worden. Slangbost is geschikt voor iedereen met een buitenruimte, zoals een tuin of terras, en vraagt niet veel verzorgingservaring.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Seriphium Plumosum.

Light

Native to bright, sunlit habitats, Slangbos is a tropical woody plant that thrives in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun. It commonly grows in open, well-lit areas with little shade.

Temperature

Slangbos is native to habitats where temperatures range from 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). This temperate breed favors warmer conditions. Seasonal adjustments may be required to maintain optimal temperatures.

Fertilizer

Fertilization is essential for Slangbos care. Regular feeding during the growing season supplies the energy needed for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. If fertilization is neglected, leaves can become unhealthy, the plant’s ornamental appeal may decline, and growth can be stunted or weak and prone to breaking.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Seriphium
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
91 cm
Mature Spread
1.22 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Silver, Gray
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
Native Area
Lesotho, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Bankrupt bush en Zigzag bush
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Seriphium plumosum flower
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Seriphium plumosum flower
PLATE 02 · flower
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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