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Guajakbaum, Lebensbaum, Tree of Life, Lignum Vitae
immergrüner, kleiner, dichtbelaubter Baum bis zu 12 m mit gegenständig angeordneten, gefiederten Blättern, bestehend aus bis zu 6 paarig angeordneten, ca. 6 cm langen und 3,5 cm breiten, rundlich ovalen, ledrigen, glänzend tiefgrünen Blättchen. Die duftenden, 5-petaligen blau-violetten Blüten mit strahlend gelben Staubblättern erscheinen in achselständigen Dolden
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| Steckbrief |
| Family: |
Zygophyllaceae Jochblattgewächse |
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Evergreen: |
yes |
| Origin: |
South America |
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Fragrance: |
yes |
| Group: |
Shrub |
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Flower: |
blue, pale blue, dark blue |
| Zone: |
11 |
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Flowering: |
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| Hibernate: |
mind. 10-15°C |
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Fruits: |
Kapseln |
| To use as: |
Topfgarten, Wintergarten |
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Locations: |
full sun to semi-shade |
| Toxic: |
Harz des Holzes |
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Rare: |
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| Sowing Instruction |
| Propagation: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
| Pre-Treatment: |
pour hot water over the seeds + soak ca. 24 h |
| Sowing Time: |
all year round |
| Sowing Deep: |
ca. 1 cm |
| Sowing Mix: |
Coir or sowing mix + sand or perlite |
| Germination Temperature: |
ca. 25°C+ |
| Location: |
bright + keep constantly moist, not wet |
| Germination Time: |
ca. 3-6 weeks |
| Irrigation: |
in the growing season regularly water |
| Fertilization: |
monthly 0,2%ig or long-term fertilizer |
| Pests: |
Spider mites > especially under glass |
| Substrate: |
potting soil + sand or perlite |
| Culture: |
bright at approx. 15-20°C + keep constantly moist |
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Jun 30. Wednesday, 2010 |
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