Holy flax
Santolina rosmarinifolia · Cotton Lavenders · Aster family
Also known as: Green Lavender Cotton · Rosemary Cotton Lavender
Easy30–50cmPet-friendlyEdible
Holy flax care at a glance
Holy flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–28 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–28 °C
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Holy flax
Possible pests on Holy flax include Aphids. Common diseases include Root rot and Crown rot. Holy flax is mildly toxic to humans. Mainly the sap and leaves are toxic, while leaves can be eaten.
Pest
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Crown rot High
Toxicity
- Skin irritation from sap Low
Weather
- Waterlogging High
- Winter cold damage Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Holy flax
- Which pests affect Holy flax?
- Possible pests on Holy flax include Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Holy flax?
- Common diseases include Root rot and Crown rot.
- Is Holy flax toxic to cats and dogs?
- Holy flax is mildly toxic to humans. Mainly the sap and leaves are toxic, while leaves can be eaten.
- How much water does Holy flax need?
- Holy flax has a low water requirement.
- What light does Holy flax need?
- Holy flax prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Holy flax frost-hardy?
- Holy flax is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -12 °C.
- Can you eat Holy flax?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves. Other parts (the sap and leaves) are toxic, though.