Honolulu.\n\nBrighamia insignis, also known cabbage stick, or alula, rare endangered plant native Hawaiian Islands. This plant characterized thick, succulent trunk rosette glossy, paddle-shaped leaves. flowers Brighamia insignis tubular, white, fragrant, blooming clusters top plant.\n\nThe white pale yellow. Brighamia insignis monocarpic plant, meaning flowers once before dying. fruit small, round capsule numerous seeds. typically grows 2 3 feet relatively easy well-draining soil sunlight.\n\nDue habitat destruction invasive species, Brighamia insignis critically endangered wild now primarily botanical gardens private collections.
`olulu
- Scientific name
- Brighamia insignis
Basic Information
- Campanulaceae Family Brighamia Genus `olulu Species
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- Forb/herb
- Perennial
- Small tree
- Height
- 100cm ~ 150cm
- Flower Color
- Leaf Color
- Anthesis
- fall
- Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun Long hours of sunlight from morning to afternoon Partial Shade A location in the shade of a tree or where either the morning or afternoon is shaded Full Shade A place where there is no direct sunlight
- Full Sun
- Hardiness Zones
This is an indicator to know to which zone each plant can winter. Knowing the zone of each plant gives you an idea of the cold temperature resistance when grown in the ground without a roof. 2: -42.7 to -40.0 3: -39.9 to -34.4 4: -34.3 to -28.9 5: -28.8 to -23.3 6: -23.2 to -17.8 7: -17.7 to -12.2 8: -12.1 to -6.7 9: -6.6 to -1.1 10: -1.0 to 4.4 11: 4.5 to 10.0
- 10
- Cold resistance
- Poor
- Heat resistance
- Good
- Habitat of origin
- United States (Hawaii)
- Growth Rate
- Normal
What is `olulu (Brighamia insignis)?
What is `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
Flower meaning
The flower language commonly used in America for the plant called \
Calendar of `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
Calendar
The olulu plant flowers in June through August U.S. summer. Flowers look most vibrant in July, lasting two to three weeks. Extend blooming by ensuring adequate sunlight, water and nutrients. Removing dead flowers promotes more flowers over summer.
How to grow `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
Watering
When watering the plant `olulu`, it is essential to maintain consistent soil moisture levels. It is recommended to check the top 1-2 inches of the soil and provide water when dry, usually every 7-10 days. During active growth, water more frequently every 5-7 days to keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. In the winter season, reduce watering to every 10-14 days as growth slows. Check soil moisture routinely to modify water amounts, supplying adequate moisture without causing disease.
Soil and Fertilizer
Olulu requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil and some fertilization for optimal growth. Test soil yearly and apply an organic balanced fertilizer before the season begins. Reward blooming mid-summer but avoid overfeeding. Fertilize according to growth, not by calendar. Healthy soil grows healthy plants.
Sunlight and Place
The plant `olulu` thrives in full sun exposure, demanding at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for every day of optimal growth. It has a high resistance to heat and can hold up against hot temperatures very well. `olulu` is not very cold-tolerant and requires protection from cold or freezing temperatures. It wants optimum temperatures between 18-29°C for healthy growth. Summer requires ample sunlight but some shade when very hot for `olulu`. Winter it needs to move inside to a sunny area for enough light. Making sure `olulu` gets the proper sunlight is very important for overall health.
Advanced Information of `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
Pruning
Olulu plant. Pruning vital for shape and health. Remove dead branches in winter or spring. Make clean cuts above leaf or branch. Take away crowded branches for air and health. Water after and feed for new growth.
Planting and Harvest
The lovely pineapple lily plant olulu requires bright, indirect light. Repot the olulu in fresh, well-draining soil every couple years. Water when the top inch of soil dries out. Use peat moss and perlite for drainage. Check frequently for common houseplant pests. Fertilize in the growing season for healthy growth.
Propagation
The starting method is to use seeds and divide for optimal olulu. Take cuttings with nodes. Leaf cuttings can work in medium and indirect light. Use different methods combine. Get seeds when ready. Separate healthy parts, replant in good place. Take stem parts when growing. This has more success and faster olulu.
Pests and Diseases
Olulu has some pest and disease trouble. Humid air brings powdery mildew fungal disease. Tiny spider mites also suck plant juice, creating dotted leaf damage. Regular water spray deters spider mites.
Habitat of `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
Habitat
Toxicity of `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
Health Benefits
- edible
- Inedible
- Toxic
- No toxicity
NO DATA
Toxic for dogs and cats
NO DATA
Q&A of `olulu (Brighamia insignis)
- choice
Oulu is special tree. When you select small trees for planting, see they are strong plants with bright green sheets and hard stems. Don't take trees with yellow or dropping sheets. For seeds, choose ones that are fat, company, and free of mold or hurt. Make sure the seeds come from a good supplier to guarantee quality. There are no different types of olulu, as it is a single plant group. Little trees should ideally have a well started root system and be free from pests or diseases. Make sure the little trees are of a suitable size for planting to help healthy growth.