Peumus boldus | Boldo | Various
Peumus boldus belongs to the plant family MONIMIACE and Genus Peumus 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 Peumus boldus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Peumus boldus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Peumus boldus boldo 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).
Peumus boldus has herbal applications as a cholagogue, as a stone inhibitor, as a urinary antiseptic and as a demulcent. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Boldo is not safe for use during pregnancy. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.