Plant profile
Wikstroemia salicina
Wikstroemia salicina (H.Lév.) H.Lév. & Blin.
Wikstroemia salicina is an outdoor plant with a bushy appearance and elongated leaves. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Life form: shrub. Woody structure with multiple stems.
- Climate
- Temperate climate origin.
- Origin / area
- Geographical area of origin: China (Yunnan).
Basic care
- Watering
- Don’t waterlog, but don’t leave it bone-dry for days either.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Outside a mild indoor range, protect the plant.
- Humidity
- Avoid both very dry air and constant vapour.
Pet toxicity
A nibble can irritate; prevention beats an emergency.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q24853258) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (5524236) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (833181-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0001259387) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).