Cedronella triphylla | Balm Of Gilead. Originated in … Canary Islands | Various
Cedronella triphylla belongs to the plant family LABIAT and Genus Cedronella 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 Cedronella triphylla does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cedronella triphylla so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cedronella triphylla Balm of Gilead 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).
Cedronella triphylla has leaves that are mildly resinous. Balm of Gilead can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10 Fahrenheit.
Leaves of the plant Cedronella triphylla have a smell of delightful mix of lemon-leaf and camphor when crushed and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Resinous | Mild
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"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.