Retama rhodorhizoides
Care, watering, light and tips for Retama rhodorhizoides on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Retama rhodorhizoides
Retama rhodorhizoides, commonly known as Retama, is an ornamental shrub from the Fabaceae family, native to the Canary Islands. It is notable for its profuse bloom of small yellow flowers that cover its branches in spring, creating a beautiful visual display. It is ideal for low-maintenance gardens, rockeries, or slopes, adding a wild and Mediterranean touch.
Native range
Canary Islands
Care tips
This Retama thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established, requiring very moderate watering. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, and does not tolerate waterlogging, which is its main enemy. Avoid overwatering, especially in winter, to prevent root rot and ensure its longevity.
How to save a dying Retama rhodorhizoides
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or dropping leaves, dry or brittle branches, no flowering, general decline.
- First aid
- Check drainage, if waterlogged, repot with proper soil. Protect from extreme cold. Water very sparingly.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (especially in winter), compacted soil with poor drainage, severe frost.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not rotten and main branches are still alive. Act quickly.