How to Grow and Care for Callaeum

Callaeum is an overall easy-to-care-for plant. It thrives with regular watering and well-draining soil, preventing root rot. A special care point is to provide ample indirect light, as direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Additionally, occasional pruning helps in maintaining its shape and removing dead growth. Overall, it is a manageable plant with straightforward needs.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Callaeum

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Types of Callaeum

Hillyhock

Hillyhock (Callaeum macropterum) is a perennial twining vine that will grow from 4.5 to 9 m long. It blooms from late spring into early fall with yellow flowers that have delicate, ruffled edges. Blossoms attract bees. Produces winged seeds whose wings resemble butterflies. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.

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