Heliotropium anomalum

Small-flowered Heliotrope

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Compact aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean with small flower clusters and grey-green leaves. Tolerates coastal conditions and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name Small-flowered Heliotrope
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Heliotropium
Species Anomalum
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Summer to Autumn, sporadic in mild winters
Leaf Color Grey-green / Silvery green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy or loamy soil, tolerant of poor substrates

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Watering

Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry between applications. Drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for optimal flowering and compact growth

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growing season only

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly; prune back in late winter to maintain shape

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 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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