Mida salicifolia Plant Care

Mida salicifolia (Mida salicifolia) belongs to the Santalaceae family within the Mida genus. Mida salicifolia is native to the North Island of New Zealand.

Mida salicifolia displays a low spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Mida salicifolia produces small clusters of inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mida salicifolia every 7–14 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.

Mida salicifolia thrives in partial to full sun.

Mida salicifolia tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Mida salicifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Mida salicifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mida salicifolia 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 partial to full sun and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mida salicifolia is suited to USDA Zone 9b – 11a.

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.

Mida salicifolia can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 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 Mida salicifolia 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.

Mida salicifolia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 9). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mida salicifolia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Mida salicifolia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. 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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Mida salicifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11a. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Mida salicifolia is native to the North Island of New Zealand. In cooler regions, grow Mida salicifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.