Apache plume (Fallugia)

Apache plume

Apache plume contains a single species. This plant is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Apache plume is an erect shrub not exceeding 2 m in height. It has light gray or whitish peeling bark on its many thin branches. The leaves are deeply lobed with the edges rolled under. The flower of the shrub is roselike when new, with rounded white petals and a center filled with many thready stamens and pistils. Each style is attached to a developing fruit, which is a small achene.

Scientific classification

Genus

Apache plume (Fallugia)

Family

Rose

Order

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Apache Plume

Care Guide for Apache plume

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Water: Originating from arid regions, apache plume is drought-tolerant and thrives with watering every 1-2 weeks. It prefers well-draining soil that reduces root rot risk, mimicking its native habitat, which supports optimal growth in xeric landscapes.

Propagation: Propagation of apache plume primarily involves seed sowing and cuttings, requiring well-draining soil, full sun, and warm temperatures. Treatments like smoke exposure for seeds or rooting hormone for cuttings enhance success. Key steps include collecting seeds or cuttings, sowing or planting, and providing optimal conditions until transplanting.

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