Hypericum calycinum aka Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort
Taxonomy
Hypericum calycinum, also known as Rose-of-Sharon, Aaron's beard, great St-John's wort, creeping St. John's wort, and Jerusalem star, is a prostrate or low-growing shrub in the Hypericaceae family. This evergreen plant, reaching heights of up to 30cm, spreads through runners and features arching, woody stems with slender, dark green leaves that have irregular, yellow-green margins. The new growth of the leaves has a bronze flush. In summer, Hypericum calycinum produces beautiful buttercup yellow flowers at the tips of its stems. Widely cultivated for its attractive appearance, this plant is commonly found in Mediterranean climates and is prevalent in the Strandja Mountains along the Bulgarian and Turkish Black Sea coast. As a houseplant, St. John's Wort, belonging to the Hypericum genus, is rare but easy to grow. It thrives with regular watering and prefers long-lasting, direct light within a foot of a window. Well-draining soil is ideal, and it usually doesn't require additional fertilizers if repotted when it doubles in size. This species is native to Southern Europe and Southwestern Asia.
Common names
Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort, Rose Of Sharon, Aaron's BeardHow to care for Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort
Difficulty
With its straightforward care requirements, Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.
Water
Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
Toxicity
No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.
Fertilizer
The Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.
Region of origin
Aaronsbeard St. Johns Wort’s native range is W. Asia - Turkey. Naturalized in Britain.
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