Acourtia microcephala - Sacapellote

Habitat

Exposition

Plein soleil

Humidité

Sol sec à moyen.

Sol

Sol léger à moyen. Nécessite un sol drainant. Tolère les sols pauvres.

pH

Sol acide ou calcaire

Rusticité

Zone 8

Habitat originel

Dry sunny slopes[257].

Origine géographique

Sud-ouest de l'Amérique du Nord - Californie.

Usages médicinaux

• A decoction of the plant has been used to bring about a very quick passage of the bowels [257].

Culture

• Requires a freely draining gritty soil, preferably of fairly low fertility, and a position in full sun [200].
• Dislikes winter wet .
• Plants are not very hardy outdoors in Britain, though they should succeed in the milder areas of the country, especially if given the additional protection of a wall .
• They are hardy to about -10°c, so long as they are not too wet [257].
• Excess moisture, especially in the winter, is the main cause of death .

Propagation

• Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse in a gritty well-drained compost, and only just cover the seed .
• When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, being careful not to over-water .
• Plantez les à la fin du printemps ou au début de l'été .
• Division in the spring .