Bouzetia maritima Plant Care

Bouzetia maritima (Bouzetia maritima) belongs to the Rutaceae family within the Bouzetia genus.

Bouzetia maritima displays a compact, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Bouzetia maritima produces fragrant white flowers with a hint of pink in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Bouzetia maritima every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Bouzetia maritima thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Bouzetia maritima tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Bouzetia maritima prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Bouzetia maritima to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Bouzetia maritima every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Bouzetia maritima is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Bouzetia maritima can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Bouzetia maritima while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Bouzetia maritima is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Bouzetia maritima can be propagated through softwood cuttings, air layering.

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Bouzetia maritima is susceptible to scale insects, citrus leaf miner, citrus whitefly. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Bouzetia maritima grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Bouzetia maritima as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.