Creosote bush.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Shrub

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 14 bis 30 Tage

Endgröße

10 feet

Wachstum

Langsam

Winterhärte

USDA 7 bis 10

Blütezeit

Spring to early summer

Pflege

This plant needs excellent drainage and very little water once established. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet for too long. It prefers to be left alone in a sunny spot.

Gießen

Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to mimic its natural desert habitat.

Düngen

Apply a light, balanced fertilizer only during the active growing season if growth seems stunted.

Schneiden

Prune lightly in late winter to remove dead wood or to shape the plant.

Umtopfen

Only repot when the plant has clearly outgrown its container, as it prefers to be somewhat root bound.

Boden

Sandy or rocky, well draining soil

Boden-pH

Alkaline

Temperatur

-15 bis 50°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

10 bis 40%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is toxic if ingested and can cause skin irritation upon contact with the resinous leaves.

Kinder

The resinous leaves are sticky and potentially irritating, so children should be discouraged from handling them.

Kontaktallergene

The sticky resin on the leaves can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can be a significant seasonal allergen for those living in desert regions.

Essbarkeit

The plant contains compounds that are not safe for human consumption and may cause liver damage.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Small, waxy, resinous green leaves
• Bright yellow five petaled flowers
• Fuzzy, spherical seed capsules
• Dark, gnarled woody stems

Höhe

1 bis 3m

Breite

1,5 bis 4m

Blätter

dark green, olive, evergreen

Blüten

yellow, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

white, tan, Summer

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — Occurs when the plant is exposed to excessive moisture or poor drainage.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

fall, early spring

Group this plant with other desert natives that require minimal irrigation to avoid root rot.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Baileya multiradiata — They share similar water needs and thrive in the same harsh, sunny conditions.
• Encelia farinosa — This companion provides a nice color contrast and shares the same desert habitat.

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• Parkinsonia — Both are iconic desert shrubs that provide structure and habitat in arid landscapes.

Botanisches

Familie

Zygophyllaceae

Gattung

Larrea

Ordnung

Zygophyllales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.

Artenschutz

It is a common and widespread species in its native range and is not currently of conservation concern.

It survives in arid environments by using a combination of deep taproots and shallow lateral roots to capture scarce moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, shelter for desert reptiles

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Käfer

Verwendung

xeriscaping, desert restoration, erosion control

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need much water?

No, it is highly drought tolerant and prefers to be left alone once established.

Can I grow it in a pot?

It is difficult to grow in containers due to its deep taproot and specific soil requirements.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name honors Spanish botanist Juan de Larrea, while the species name refers to its three-lobed fruit.

Gut zu wissen

• The distinctive smell of the desert after rain is largely due to the oils released by this plant.
• It is also known as the greasewood bush due to its waxy, resinous leaves.
• The plant has a unique ability to self-prune branches to conserve water during extreme drought.
• It is a cornerstone species that defines the landscape of the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts.