Botanical Details of Klip Dagga (Leonotis nepetifolia)
- Scientific name: Leonotis nepetifolia.
- Family: Lamiaceae (mint family).
- Native to: Tropical Africa, southern India.
- Growth: Annual or short-lived perennial.
- Height: Up to 8 feet.
- Flowers: Bright orange, tubular, clustered.
- Leaves: Heart-shaped, serrated, fuzzy.
- Bloom time: Late summer to fall.
- Seeds: Small, dark, self-seeding.
- Habitat: Disturbed soils, roadsides, tropics.
Growing and Care Info for Klip Dagga in 10 Short Bullet Points:
- Sunlight: Full sun, 5 hours daily.
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy.
- Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
- Temperature: Thrives in 21-35°C.
- Planting: Sow seeds spring, 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: 18-24 inches apart.
- Fertilizer: Light, balanced (e.g., 10-10-10) monthly.
- Pruning: Trim to encourage bushiness.
- Pests: Generally pest-resistant, watch aphids.
- Propagation: Seeds or cuttings, easy reseeding.
Container Growing Tip: Klip Dagga can be grown in pots, but since it grows tall, it may need support. To keep it shorter, trim the top to encourage branching.
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