Leonotis nepetifolia
Leonotis nepetifolia (Christmas candlestick, Devil's Pincushion)
is a frost hardy perennial herbaceous forb with orange flowers in mid Spring. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers low levels of water. It has high drought tolerance. It looks best in Spring.Medicinal
[edit]The flowers can be smoked or made into a calming tea. It can be used as a legal substitute for marijuana.
Soil
Leonotis nepetifolia grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 7 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect plant and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 2.4m / 7.9ft and spread of 1m / 3.3ft. It can take 0-1 year to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer and green in Autumn.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Uses
Herbal medicine, medicinal, arbor or trellis, city courtyard garden, container plant, tropical effect, wall side, conservatory and greenhouse.
Stem
The stem is green with spines.
Fruit and seed
The seed is brown.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
Origin
South Africa.
-10°C / 14F 5 to 7 0-1 year 2.4m / 7.9ft 1m / 3.3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Leonotis |
| Specific epithet ? | nepetifolia |
| Common names |
|---|
| Christmas candlestick (United States), Devil's Pincushion (Ireland) |
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