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Plant Care
Trailing yellow flax
(Reinwardtia cicanoba)
Also Known As
Trailing yellow flax, Cicanoba, Reinwardtia
About This Plant
Reinwardtia cicanoba is a species of flowering plant in the family Linaceae. It is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and bloom in clusters at the end of the branches.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Height: 1-1.5 meters (3.3-4.9 feet)
Light Requirements
Reinwardtia cicanoba prefers full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some shade, but too much shade will result in reduced flowering.
Humidity Needs
Reinwardtia cicanoba prefers moderate humidity levels. It can tolerate low humidity, but high humidity is beneficial.
Fertilizing Schedule
Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Pruning Guidelines
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushy growth.
Common Pests and Diseases
Reinwardtia cicanoba is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to scale insects and spider mites.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor cultivation
Watering Schedule
Water regularly, but do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering.
Temperature Range
Reinwardtia cicanoba prefers warm temperatures between 20-30°C (68-86°F). It can tolerate cooler temperatures down to 10°C (50°F), but not frost.
Growing Season
Reinwardtia cicanoba blooms from spring to fall.
Growing Difficulty Level
Reinwardtia cicanoba is relatively easy to grow and maintain.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Reinwardtia cicanoba is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Did You Know?
Reinwardtia cicanoba is named after Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt, a Dutch botanist who was the first director of the Botanical Gardens in Bogor, Indonesia.
