Plant profile
Ozothamnus hookeri
Ozothamnus hookeri Sond.
Ozothamnus hookeri is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its dense foliage and bushy appearance.
From Wikipedia
Ozothamnus hookeri, commonly known as kerosene bush, is an aromatic shrub species, endemic to Australia. It grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and has white-tomentose branchlets. The scale-like leaves are 4 to 5 mm long and 0.5 to 1 mm wide. These are green on the upper surface, and white tomentose below. The flower heads appear in dense clusters in summer and autumn The species occurs in boggy sites and subalpine heathland New South Wales and Tasmania.
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Open-data facts
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: SE. Australia.
Recommended products for Ozothamnus hookeri
Ecological interactions
They consume it:
Ausejanus iris
Basic care
- Watering
- Medium frequency; adjust for heat and pot size.
- Light
- Place in a bright spot with a curtain or beside the window.
- Temperature
- Outside a mild indoor range, protect the plant.
- Humidity
- Neither desert-dry nor a constantly steamy bath.
Pet toxicity
Generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q7116668) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3112020) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (236300-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000087430) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- USDA GRIN — uses and distribution (USDA GRIN, public domain)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- GloBI — species interactions (CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).