Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Schotia [2668]

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Family: Fabaceae

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description_en: Genus of 4 or 5 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and trees from open deciduous woodland, dry woodland, and scrub in southern Africa. They are cultivated for their pinnate leaves, and for their 5-petalled, red or pink flowers, which are borne in summer in axillary or terminal panicles, often on bare stems and sometimes directly from older wood. Where temperatures regularly fall below 0°C (32°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In milder climates, use in a shrub border or as specimen plants.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender, but may withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) if the wood has been well ripened in summer.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Whiteflies and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42

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