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Simmondsia chinensis
Simmondsia chinensis

Simmondsia chinensis

  • Product number: 647170
  • Origin: North America, Mexico
  • Latin: Simmondsia chinensis

This elegant Mexican relative of the BUXUS can tolerate frost down to -8°C and, due to its enormous drought tolerance, can be found deep in the desert. Its deep blue-grey foliage makes for a beautiful and easy potted plant, and its small yellow flowers can develop into edible, nutty fruits. A valuable oil is extracted from the seeds.

Names:
Latin: Simmondsia chinensis
Dutch: Jojoba
Also known as: Simmondsia
English: Jojoba

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Sowing method: All year round. For faster germination, rub the seeds with sandpaper or roughen them with a file, then soak them in warm water for a few hours. Sow in airy seed compost, covering the seeds with a layer of soil three times the thickness of the seed. Optimal germination temperature 20̊-25̊C. Cover the sown seeds with (fleece) cloth or foil to prevent drying out.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • All year

Harvesting time:

  • All year

Soil type:

  • Sandy
  • Loamy
  • Calcareous

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Small yellow flowers
  • Origin: North America, Mexico
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Simmondsia chinensis
  • Dutch: Jojoba
  • Also known as: Jojoba
  • English: Jojoba
  • All year round

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