Pepper and salt (Philotheca spicata)

Pepper and salt

Pepper and salt is a shrub that grows primarily in sand or loam soils over laterite rocks. The beetle Castiarin picta feeds on the plant's flowers. The attractive lilac blossoms bloom from summer to autumn.

Scientific classification

Species

Pepper and salt (Philotheca spicata)

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

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Care Guide for Pepper and salt

Every week

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Pruning: Pepper and salt thrives with early spring pruning to remove dead branches and shape growth. Avoid cutting into older wood to promote new shoots. Careful pruning enhances flowering and overall vigor, making pepper and salt healthier and more visually appealing.

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