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.
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.
- 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.