Hundred-year-old Tree Plant Care

Hundred-year-old Tree (Peronema canescens) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Peronema genus. Hundred-year-old Tree is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java.

Hundred-year-old Tree displays a compact, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft. Hundred-year-old Tree produces small, tubular flowers in shades of purple and white.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Hundred-year-old Tree 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.

Hundred-year-old Tree thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Hundred-year-old Tree in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Peronema canescens tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Hundred-year-old Tree prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining, loamy soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Hundred-year-old Tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Hundred-year-old Tree 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 bright indirect light and well-draining, loamy soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Hundred-year-old Tree is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

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.

Hundred-year-old Tree can spread to about 3 ft (0.8 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.8 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 Hundred-year-old Tree 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.

Hundred-year-old Tree 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.

Hundred-year-old Tree can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of offsets.

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Hundred-year-old Tree is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. 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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Hundred-year-old Tree grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Hundred-year-old Tree is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java. In cooler regions, grow Hundred-year-old Tree as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.