Desfontainia spinosa (Loganiaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Desfontainia spinosa
Evergreen shrub
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The Desfontainia spinosa plant species is found in S. America - Growing in the Andes from Colombia to southern Chile. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Desfontainia spinosa
Family:  Loganiaceae
Author:  Ruiz.&Pavon.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Cool mountain cloud forests in the north of its range, descending to sea level in the south[11].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in spring in a greenhouse. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Grow on the seedlings in a bright filtered light[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Requires humid conditions and bottom heat at 16°c[200]. Overwinter in a cold frame and grow on for another year before planting out[200]. Division of suckers in the dormant season[202].

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