Description
💧 Watering
Water regularly while young (1–2 times per week).
Once established, highly drought-tolerant, water only during prolonged dry spells.
Avoid overwatering; prefers well-drained soil.
☀️ Sunlight
Thrives in full sun.
Perfect for Malta’s bright, open gardens and coastal areas.
Tolerates wind and heat well.
🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Evergreen with round, silver-blue juvenile leaves that mature into elongated blue-green foliage.
Produces clusters of small white flowers in summer.
Attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Foliage is often used in floral arrangements for its unique color and scent.
🪴 Potting Mix
Well-draining sandy or loamy soil.
In pots, use a mix of garden soil, perlite, and compost with good drainage.
🌿 Fertilizer
Light feeder. Apply a balanced fertilizer once in spring.
Avoid high-phosphorus fertilizers.
🚫🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested (due to essential oils).
Keep away from pets that chew on leaves.
🌬️ Air Purifying ✅
Excellent air purifier and natural insect repellent.
Its aromatic oils freshen the air and deter mosquitoes.
🌿 Additional Notes
Fast-growing and highly tolerant of heat, wind, and poor soil, ideal for Maltese gardens.
Can be pruned to maintain desired shape or height (best done in late winter).
Excellent as a feature tree, windbreak, or foliage source for arrangements.
Hardy to light frost and thrives in coastal areas.
*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.


