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Epacris

Epacris is a genus of about forty species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The genus epacris is native to eastern and southeastern Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. Plants in the genus epacris are shrubs with simple leaves that are a similar colour on both surfaces and with flowers arranged singly in leaf axils near the ends of the branches, sometimes extending along the branches. Each flower is surrounded by many bracts and five, usually glabrous sepals. The fruit is a capsule.

Scientific classification

Genus

Epacris (Epacris)

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Perennial

Lifespan

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Pink heath Fuchsia heath Tamingi New south wales coral heath Nehenehe Coral heath woolly-style heath Epacris pauciflora var. sinclairii

Care Guide for Epacris

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Epacris is native to Australia's cool, moist regions, thriving in humid environments. It prefers consistent moisture but can withstand occasional dryness. Water weekly to maintain balance. Typically grown outdoors, epacris benefits from natural rainfall and aligns its growth cycle with water availability.

Propagation: Propagation of epacris involves seed sowing and cuttings, requiring good light, moisture, and well-draining acidic soil. Seeds may need stratification or smoke treatment. Cuttings should use semi-hardwood stems with rooting hormone, in peat-sand mix, kept humid and warm. Difficulty is moderate.

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