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Breynia Species, Dragon's Tongue

Breyniaspatulifolia

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Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Breynia (BRAY-nee-uh)
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Synonym
Sauropus spatulifolius
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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Category
Vegetables
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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