Gorse.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Evergreen shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 14 a 30 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Cuidados

This shrub is incredibly low maintenance and prefers full sun to bloom well. Keep an eye out for excessive spread, as it can become invasive in certain climates. It rarely needs extra water once established.

Riego

Water only during prolonged dry spells once the plant is established.

Abonado

It rarely requires fertilizer as it thrives in nutrient poor soils.

Poda

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, acidic, sandy or rocky soil

pH del suelo

4.5 to 6.5

Seguridad

Mascotas

Gorse is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs, though its sharp spines can cause physical injury.

Cómo identificarla

• Dense clusters of yellow flowers
• Sharp, needle like green spines
• Dark green, woody stems
• Small, hairy seed pods

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Ulex

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.