Helichrysum – Lemon Licorice – Licorice Plant – Helichrysum petiolare

Do a little, get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow. They dont need much in the way of fertilizers. Avoid over-watering. Restrained grower with velvety-soft foliage. Pale chartreuse.

Features

Do a little, get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow. They dont need much in the way of fertilizers. Avoid over-watering. Restrained grower with velvety-soft foliage. Pale chartreuse.

Dead-Heading Not Necessary

Drought Tolerant

Heat Tolerant

Foliage Interest

Maintenance Notes

easy care

Uses Notes

Use in hanging baskets, beds, borders and window boxes

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Bloom Time

Flower Form Container, Landscape

pH C - pH 6.0 - 6.5

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 150 - 200

Light Requirements Medium, High

Water Requirements Dry to Moderate

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 6-8
7-9" Pot : 8-10
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12

Pinching and Growth Regulators

Pinch once, 2 weeks after liner planting. May be cut back if desired. PGRs are not necessary.

Pest and Disease Management

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Watch for aphids, leaf miners and white flies. No apparent phytotoxicity. A preventative fungicide drench at planting will be helpful. In poor weather conditions avoid wet soil and moisture on the foliage.

Grower Tips

In low light conditions avoid wet soil and moisture on the foliage.