Styrax officinalis

Storax

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Deciduous shrub or small tree producing fragrant white flowers in spring and aromatic resin used medicinally.
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Plant Details

Common Name Storax
Family Styracaceae
Genus Styrax
Species Officinalis
Origin Mediterranean region / Southwest Asia
Blooming Late spring, white bell-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; tolerates poor soils once established

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best flowering and resin production; prefers morning light indoors if attempted

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth resumes

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

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 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
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)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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