Cantua buxifolia

Cantua Bush

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Evergreen shrub native to the Andes with fragrant tubular flowers, glossy dark green leaves, and high ornamental value in mild climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cantua Bush
Family Polemoniaceae
Genus Cantua
Species Buxifolia
Origin Peru / Bolivia
Blooming Tubular flowers in spring to summer, fragrant
Leaf Color dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy mix with perlite or pumice for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growth; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage branching

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Feb
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Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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