Conocarpus

Conocarpus erectus

Also called · Buttonwood

A tough tree or hedge, often with silvery leaves.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 170

“Very tough. It takes heat, wind and hard pruning.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Any well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Slow-release fertiliser every 3 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Slow-release fertiliser (Osmocote)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Leggy

    Prune it hard.

  • Roots spreading

    Its roots are strong. Keep it away from pipes and walls.

Garden, full sun

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