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Description
Caulanthus Californicus, also known as California jewelflower or California mustard, is a beautiful plant native to California. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is an annual herb that can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. This plant blooms from March to June and has bright yellow flowers that are 2-3 centimeters wide.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Caulanthus |
Appearance
Caulanthus Californicus has a bushy growth habit and can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. Its leaves are green and narrow, and they can grow up to 10 centimeters long. The flowers are bright yellow and have four petals that are 2-3 centimeters wide. Each flower has six stamens and a pistil in the center.
Care Guide
Caulanthus Californicus is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Here are some care tips for this plant:- Water: Water regularly, but do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.- Fertilization: Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.- Soil: Use well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.- Sunlight: Caulanthus Californicus prefers full sun exposure.- Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Caulanthus Californicus is generally pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. To prevent pests, keep the plant clean and healthy. If pests do appear, use insecticidal soap or neem oil to control them.
Habitat
Caulanthus Californicus is native to California and can be found in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun exposure.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Caulanthus Californicus a perennial or an annual plant?
A: Caulanthus Californicus is an annual plant.
Q: Does Caulanthus Californicus require a lot of water?
A: Caulanthus Californicus prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, but do not overwater.
Q: What is the best soil type for Caulanthus Californicus?
A: Caulanthus Californicus prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: What are the hardiness zones for Caulanthus Californicus?
A: Caulanthus Californicus is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Related Plants
– Caulanthus Hallii- Caulanthus Inflatus- Caulanthus Lemmonii- Caulanthus Pilosus
References
– Jepson Herbarium. (n.d.). Caulanthus Californicus. Retrieved from https://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/eflora/eflora_display.php?tid=1952.- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. (n.d.). Caulanthus Californicus. Retrieved from https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CAJU.
