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Rock cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) Care Guide
Care guide for Rock cotoneaster: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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⚠️ Rock cotoneaster is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Taiwan.
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