Conocarpus Plant / Buttonwood– 30cm Height
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🌿 What is the Conocarpus Plant?
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Common Name: Buttonwood
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Scientific Name: Conocarpus erectus
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Type: Shrub or tree
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Origin: Found in tropical areas like the Caribbean, Africa, and the Americas
🌱 Key Features
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Grows up to 20 meters tall
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Has green or silver leaves
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Can survive in hot, dry, and salty areas
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Grows well in poor soil and full sunlight
🌎 Where It Grows Best
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Hot climates (20–38°C)
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Rainy areas (1,000–3,000 mm per year)
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Coastal zones, deserts, and salty lands
🌳 Why People Use It
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Landscaping: Looks nice in gardens and parks
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Hedges: Can be trimmed into shapes or fences
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Desert greening: Helps improve dry, salty soil
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Wood: Used for fuel
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Tannins: Leaves and bark used for dyeing
⚠️ Things to Know
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Doesn’t produce edible fruit
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Flowers are not showy
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Not great for attracting birds or bees