Bluebeard Plant
Bluebeard (Caryopteris 脳 clandonensis) is a shrub that grows 2-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun to part shade, low to medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
50-100 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia, Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Loam + Sand
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
300-600 g
Flowering Time
Late Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.9 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Moderate yield
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3-5 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, attracts butterflies
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% loam, 30% sand, 30% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Leaf Spot, Aphids
White, powdery growth on leaves, Yellowing leaves, wilting, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue
Neem oil, sulfur, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with copper, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid)
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains flavonoids with antioxidant properties.
· Sometimes used in herbal medicine for immune support.