Scotch Broom Plant
Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a shrub that grows 3-10 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, low to medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
-5 to 30°C
Humidity (%)
30-60%
Potting media
Field soil
Fertilizers
Minimal
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 8.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 8.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Soil stabilizer, ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Canker
Brown or black spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay, White powdery coating on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, Sunken lesions on stems
Remove affected leaves, use compost tea, Improve drainage, apply compost tea, neem oil, Increase air circulation, use compost tea, Prune affected branches.
Copper-based fungicide , Fungicide application, Systemic fungicides like myclobutanil, Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Diuretic properties: Used in traditional medicine for kidney health.
Cardiovascular benefits: Contains alkaloids that may support heart function. (Can be toxic if consumed in large amounts.)