Capparis horrida | | Various
Capparis horrida belongs to the plant family CAPPARACE and Genus Capparis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Capparis horrida does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Capparis horrida so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Capparis horrida is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Capparis horrida is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a sedative, a febrifuge and a digestive tonic. The root bark together with the bark and the flower buds are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.