Celtis iguanaea
Care, watering, light and tips for Celtis iguanaea on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Cannabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Celtis iguanaea
Celtis iguanaea, commonly known as Iguana hackberry, is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the Americas, valued for its hardiness and ability to adapt to various environments. It features bright green foliage and sometimes distinctive thorns on its branches, giving it a unique character. It is ideal for low-maintenance gardens, as a defensive hedge, or as an ornamental specimen in arid or semi-arid landscapes.
Native range
Tropical Americas, from Mexico to Argentina and the Caribbean
Care tips
It prefers full sun for optimal growth, although it tolerates some partial shade. This species is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings. It adapts to a wide variety of soils, as long as they have good drainage; a sandy or loamy substrate is ideal. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.