Botanico

Plant profile

Nicoteba betonica

Nicoteba betonica (L.) Lindau

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Nicoteba betonica is an outdoor plant with green leaves and attractive flowers. It thrives in well-drained soils and requires direct sunlight.

From Wikipedia

Nicoteba betonica is a species of flowering plant native to Africa and Indian subcontinent.

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Open-data facts

Life form
Life form: perennial or subshrub. May appear as persistent herb or low woody shrub.
Climate
Adapted to tropical heat and periods of lower humidity.
Origin / area
According to taxonomic sources, it comes from: Trop. & S. Africa, Indian Subcontinent to Myanmar.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Grazed or nibbled by:

      Igerna violacea, Igerna quadrinotata

    • Organisms that live on it:

      Saissetia coffeae

    Basic care

    Watering
    Check the mix with a finger before every watering.
    Light
    Prefers plentiful soft light for most of the day.
    Temperature
    Keep conditions steady; it dislikes abrupt changes.
    Humidity
    A middle humidity level keeps the plant steady.

    Pet toxicity

    With pets at home, place it high up or in a closed room.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

    Sources