Cantua buxifolia
Sacred Flower of The Incas
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Sacred Flower of The Incas (Cantua buxifolia) - Description
The Cantuta (/ˈkæntuːəbʌksɨˈfoʊliə/; Quechua: qantu; binomial name: Cantua buxifolia), often spelled Qantuta or (erroneously) Kantuta, is a flowering plant found in the high valleys of the yungas. It is the national flower of Peru and one of two national flowers of Bolivia, the other being the Patujú. The Bolivian national flower is in fact a particular variety of Cantuta, the "Kantuta Tricolor" which has red petals, a yellow floral tube and a green calyx, reflecting the colors of the national flag.
Sacred Flower of The Incas (Cantua buxifolia) - Growth
Sensitive to frosts, which makes Cantuas suitable to be grown in containers so that they can be moved into a protected area as temperatures dip below freezing.
Sacred Flower of The Incas (Cantua buxifolia) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring when temperatures reach aroudn 65°F (18°C). Cuttings should be made in summer.
Sacred Flower of The Incas (Cantua buxifolia) - Pest
Prone to spider mites and whiteflies.
Sacred Flower of The Incas (Cantua buxifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in well-drained soil. Water freely when the plant is actively growing, but water sparingly in winter.
