Melianthus major - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Honigstrauch (Melianthus major) is a very popular, winter-green tub plant. Its decorative flowers appear from August to September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The blue-green leaves are pinnate. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained soil is ideal. In favourable conditions, the Honigstrauch reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Honigstrauch are blue-green, pinnate and toothed.

Spread
South Africa.

Growth
Honigstrauch is an upright-growing semi-shrub that can reach a height of 1.2 - 2 m and a width of 60 - 80 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Flower
Melianthus major forms brown-red flowers from August. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Melianthus major is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, winter garden