Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: Plant Care

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: (Rhacoma integrifolia) belongs to the Celastraceae family within the Rhacoma genus. Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: is native to coastal Mexico, the Florida Keys, and the islands of the Caribbean.

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft. Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: 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.

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: thrives in bright indirect to full sun. Avoid placing Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Rhacoma integrifolia tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: 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 to full sun and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 11b.

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.

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: 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 Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: 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.

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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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Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: is native to coastal Mexico, the Florida Keys, and the islands of the Caribbean. In cooler regions, grow Common Name: Scientific Name: Rhacoma integrifoliaFamily:Native to:Description:Uses:Interesting Facts: as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.