Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper

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Deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean and SW Asia, featuring aromatic grey-green foliage and purple flower spikes in summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Vitex
Species Agnus-Castus
Origin Mediterranean region / Southwest Asia
Blooming Summer to early autumn, purple spikes
Leaf Color Grey-green / Silvery green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or rocky soil, tolerates poor soils and alkaline conditions

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established, water regularly during establishment phase, reduce in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering; indoor growth requires maximum light intensity or supplemental grow lights

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed, apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring before new growth emerges

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood; tolerate heavy pruning

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

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
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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