Pithecellobium unguis-cati
Cat's Claw
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Common Name:
Cat's Claw
Plant Type:
Flower color:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
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Maximum temperature:
30°C
Minimum temperature:
10°C
Maximum height:
760 cm
Maximum width:
455 cm
Cat's Claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) - Description
Deciduous shrubs or trees from temperate North and South America grown for their often fragrant, mimosa-like flowers.
Cat's Claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) - Blooming
Blooms fragrant yellow flowers that contain a lot of nectar.
Cat's Claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) - Growth
Best in full sun, outdoors or indoors.
Cat's Claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) - Planting
Sow seeds under glass, or take greenwood cuttings in early summer.
Cat's Claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) - Pest
Spider mites and whiteflies.
Cat's Claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) - Soil and irrigation
If in a container, plant in equal parts loam and peat. Otherwise plant in well drained soil. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in autumn, and keep almost dry in winter.
