VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS PLANT (CHASTE TREE ) 1MTR 1.3MTR
Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as the Chaste Tree, is a beautiful ornamental shrub featuring elegant lavender flower spikes. Popular for its traditional use in women’s health, this hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in warm, sunny climates and adds both beauty and purpose to gardens and landscapes.
PLANTING AND GUIDE
🌞 Light
Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for best flowering.
Can tolerate light shade, but with reduced bloom.
đź’§ Water
Moderate watering when young to establish roots.
Once mature, it’s drought-tolerant.
Water only when the topsoil is dry—avoid overwatering.
🌿 Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may reduce flowering.
Organic compost or mulch also helps maintain soil health.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives in warm to hot climates.
Hardy in USDA Zones 6–9.
Can survive light frost; in colder areas, it may die back and regrow in spring.
🪴 Potting
Choose a large pot with good drainage holes.
Use well-draining soil—a mix of garden soil, sand, and compost is ideal.
Water deeply but infrequently; avoid soggy soil.
Repot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the pot.
✂️ Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.
Remove dead or weak branches and shape the plant as desired.
Hard pruning encourages more flowers and a bushier shape.
