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How to Grow and Care for Leucosidea

Leucosidea requires minimal maintenance, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. It significantly benefits from regular watering during its growth phase but can tolerate drought conditions once established. Prune occasionally to maintain its shape and health, focusing on removing dead or damaged branches. Ensuring good air circulation around the plant can help prevent diseases.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Leucosidea

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-6.5

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Types of Leucosidea

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The ouhout is often a straggly shrub or a dense small evergreen tree which grows up to 7 m tall to 5 m wide. It is single or multi-stemmed and branches low down. The leaves are alternately arranged compound and covered with silky silver hairs. Each leaf possesses 3 to 4 pairs of leaflets. The leaves are a dark green colour above and a lighter green colour below. The margins of the leaflets are deeply serrated. The flowers are greenish-yellow in colour star-shaped and grow in spikes at the ends of young shoots in spring. The fruits are nut-like and about 3 mm in diameter (Winter).

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