Plant profile
Xylocalyx aculeolatus
Xylocalyx aculeolatus S.Carter
Xylocalyx aculeolatus is an outdoor plant with a spiny and robust appearance, suitable for cultivation in gardens or open spaces.
From Wikipedia
Xylocalyx aculeolatus is a species of plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is a subshrub endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen. It grows in low shrubland on limestone plateaus from 200 to 600 metres elevation.
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Open-data facts
- Life form
- Grows as a low clump with a somewhat woody base.
- Climate
- Adapted to desert or dry shrubland climates.
- Origin / area
- The typical geographical origin is: Socotra.
Recommended products for Xylocalyx aculeolatus
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
- Don’t leave it outdoors in hard frosts.
- Humidity
- Neither desert-dry nor a constantly steamy bath.
Pet toxicity
Leaves and stems are not for pets to play with or eat.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q5421972) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3728687) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (812951-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000428444) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).