Sauria akkolia Plant Care

Sauria akkolia (Sauria akkolia) belongs to the Boraginaceae family within the Sauria genus. Sauria akkolia is native to Kazakhstan.

Sauria akkolia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Sauria akkolia produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue and purple.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Sauria akkolia 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.

Sauria akkolia thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Sauria akkolia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Sauria akkolia tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Sauria akkolia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

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

Feed Sauria akkolia 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 partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Sauria akkolia 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.

Sauria akkolia can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 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 Sauria akkolia 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.

Sauria akkolia 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.

Sauria akkolia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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