- Botanical name: Chondropetalum tectorum
- Common name: Restio
- Family: Restionacae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Chondropetalum tectorum
Chondropetalum tectorum takes its species name from the Latin word tectorum, meaning roofing, which probably refers to its traditional use a thatching material. Chondropetalum is a member of the restio family from the Western Cape region of South Africa.
Chondropetalum tectorum is tender and needs a sheltered, well-drained spot in full sun to thrive. Alternatively, grow it in pots which you can move indoors in autumn. Water well in summer but keep dry during the winter months. There’s no need to prune plants, but do remove any old shoots as they turn brown.
How to grow Chondropetalum tectorum
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Chondropetalum tectorum and wildlife
Chondropetalum tectorum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Chondropetalum tectorum poisonous?
Chondropetalum tectorum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
