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CorokiaFamily: Saxifragaceae.
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Genus of 3 species of evergreen shrubs occuring in forest and rocky areas in New Zealand. They grow from 8 to 12 feet high and produce small, star-shaped yellow flowers, which are followed by pretty orange or red, berry-like fruits. C. cotoneaster is an interesting small to medium-sized shrub with thin, wiry stems meagerly covered with dark gray, spoon shaped leaves. Small, fragrant, golden yellow flowers are borne in late spring; these are followed by red fruits. Corokia virgata is a medium-sized shrub covered with glossy green leaves that are white underneath. In mid-spring, an abundance of yellow flowers, followed by vivid orange fruits, are produced. |
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Watering and misting |
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| Average warmth in summer - minimum 50F in winter.Bright light or full light. |
Water liberally from spring to late autumn. Water sparingly in winter. Misting is not necessary. |
Take greenwood stem cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |
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