Mock buckthorn (Sageretia)

Mock buckthorn

Mock buckthorn produce small flowers, but it’s the multicolored trunk that makes these shrubs easy to identify. They are primarily found in the American southwest growing in canyons and desert grasslands. Mock buckthorn are also an occasional landscaping plant used to create hedges and borders.

Scientific classification

Genus

Mock buckthorn (Sageretia)

Family

Buckthorn

Order

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

Evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Mock buckthorn

Species

Pauper's-tea Smallflower mock buckthorn

Care Guide for Mock buckthorn

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Mock buckthorn prefers subtropical conditions with moderate humidity and tolerates short droughts. Water every 1-2 weeks, avoiding oversaturation. As an evergreen often grown indoors, consistent watering during growth cycles is essential for maintaining vibrant foliage throughout the year.

Propagation: Propagation of mock buckthorn involves seed sowing, semi-hardwood cuttings, and air layering. Successful methods require proper timing, humidity, and warmth. Seeds need pre-treatment to break dormancy. Key steps include soaking seeds, taking cuttings in late summer, and using air layering in spring with moist sphagnum moss.

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