California buckwheat.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 14 a 30 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 6 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 7 a 10

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in well draining soil and avoid overwatering once it is established. Watch for yellowing leaves, which can indicate poor drainage or too much moisture. It requires very little attention beyond occasional light shaping.

Riego

Water deeply but infrequently to encourage a deep root system.

Abonado

This plant generally does not require fertilizer in its native soil.

Poda

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in a container.

Suelo

Sandy, rocky, or gravelly

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-12 a 40°C

Humedad

10 a 50%

Seguridad

Personas

There are no known reports of toxicity in humans.

Niños

The plant is generally safe, but its woody stems can be sharp and should be handled with care.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage may cause minor skin irritation for sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger allergic reactions in those sensitive to windborne allergens.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible for humans.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, narrow, leathery leaves
• Clusters of tiny white flowers
• Woody, spreading shrub habit
• Leaves often have rolled edges

Altura

0,3 a 1m

Anchura

0,6 a 2m

Hojas

dark green, gray green, evergreen

Flores

white, pale pink, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.
• Aphids — Small insects that may cluster on new growth during spring.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

autumn, winter

Plant in groups with other drought tolerant natives to create a self sustaining habitat.

Buenas compañeras

• Salvia apiana — They share similar water and light requirements in coastal sage scrub.
• California poppy — They provide a beautiful color contrast and thrive in similar dry conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Eriogonum latifolium — It shares a similar growth habit but prefers coastal bluffs.

Ciencia

Familia

Polygonaceae

Género

Eriogonum

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southwestern United States and Baja California.

Conservación

This species is common in its native range and is not currently threatened.

It thrives in dry, rocky slopes and chaparral communities by utilizing deep roots to access moisture.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant, provides cover

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas, escarabajos

Usos

xeriscaping, erosion control, pollinator gardens, restoration planting

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need fertilizer?

No, it prefers poor, rocky soils and will suffer if overfed.

How often should I water it?

Once established, it rarely needs supplemental water.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Eriogonum comes from the Greek words for woolly and knee, referring to the hairy joints of some species. The specific epithet fasciculatum refers to the clustered arrangement of the leaves.

Bueno saberlo

• It is a primary source of honey for bees in Southern California.
• The flowers change color from white to rusty red as they age.
• It is exceptionally drought tolerant once established.
• The plant is a vital host for the metalmark butterfly.