Maerua, a resilient plant species, thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal water once established. Special care points include ensuring full sun exposure for optimal growth and protecting it from frost. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy growth. Overall, maerua is easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
9
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Leaves are alternate and broadly elliptic to ovate, with rounded or notched apex and a terminal bristle (mucronate). The fragrant, pincushion-like flowers are without petals and are produced in abundance at the beginning of the rainy season. Filaments are numerous (c.50) and long, initially pale yellow then turning darker with age. The distinctive torulose fruit is a silique and resembles a string of beads some 15 cm in length.
The plant grows commonly in Yemen, where it is called Meru. In the 18th century the plant's Arabic name Meru was used as the source for the genus name Maerua. The 18th-century taxonomist was Peter Forskal, who visited Yemen in the 1760s.
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