Whitex shrub seeds

Common name: Whitexmen Other names: Kaff Maryam, 3 leaves, small resistant tree or shrub. The plant grows up to a height and width of 5 meters. It is an evergreen plant with a conical shape and open crown. The leaves are opposite, fully margined, and each three leaves are borne on one branch. • Whitex shrub flowers: The flowers are violet-blue with long stamens carried on clusters about 18 cm long. The flowers appear in May and remain on the plant until September. • Whitex shrub fruit and seeds: The fruit is green fleshy resembling a grape, size 0.5 cm. • Whitex shrub propagation season: The best time to plant seeds is from February to April, but they can be planted throughout the year in agricultural shelters and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and the plant receives sunlight or adequate lighting. • Suitable climate and soil for Whitex shrub cultivation: Whitex needs sufficient watering and high humidity as it is a tropical native. The plant can tolerate some drought, heat, and salinity. It is cultivated in moist, well-drained sandy soil. • How to cultivate Whitex shrub: It propagates by seeds and cuttings. Seeds are planted at a depth of 1 cm – 3 cm. It is fertilized with organic fertilizer once. It does not need soaking in water or scratching, as it grows quickly. • Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for decoration in gardens, parks, and streets and is suitable for making a plant fence. It can also be pruned to be vertical. Its leaves are used medically to treat some women's diseases. • Original habitat of Whitex shrub: It is widespread in tropical East Africa and in the Far East in French Polynesia. It is cultivated in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.