Description
Maytenus pruinosa (also called pruinose mayten, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maytenus pruinosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, bell-shaped flower at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maytenus pruinosa can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and carefully divide the clumps of roots and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.