CATESBAEA SPINOSA
Lily Thorn
Thorny shrub for full to partial sun. It can grow to about 8' on average. Average water and fertilizer. Temperatures below 40°F should be avoided. This shrub has very interesting corky bark and thorny branches. During the summer big bell shaped, lily-like yellow flowers dangle from the plant. Great bonsai material.
FAMILY:
Rubiaceae
ORIGIN: Cuba,
Bahamas
TYPE: spiny
evergreen shrub
SIZE: up
to 12'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: full
to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS: average
MIN TEMP: low
30's
FLOWERS: on
off through out the year