Plantaginaceae
Emerald Gem Hebe: Ground Cover Plant
Hebe 'Emerald Gem'
Requires a sunny or partially shaded location and well-drained soil. It needs regular watering, but waterlogging must be avoided.
Every 5 days
Bright indirect
-5° - 28°C
40% - 70%
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What is Emerald Gem Hebe?
Emerald Gem Hebe (Hebe 'Emerald Gem') is a medium-care plant from the Plantaginaceae family. Hebe 'Emerald Gem' is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub distinguished by its dense, bright green, scale-like foliage. While its appearance resembles a conifer, it is actually a flowering shrub that produces tiny white flowers in summer. It is excellent for rock gardens, borders, or container planti...
Emerald Gem Hebe grows up to 30cm, spread of 30cm, watering every 5 days, -5°C – 28°C, 40–70% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Emerald Gem Hebe is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Emerald Gem Hebe?
TLDR: Emerald Gem Hebe needs Bright indirect, watering every 5 days, and temperatures between -5-28°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Emerald Gem Hebe?
Water moderately, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
How Much Light Does Emerald Gem Hebe Need?
It achieves its most beautiful, dense form in full sun, but it is worth protecting from intense midday sun on hot summer days.
What Is the Best Soil for Emerald Gem Hebe?
Prefers loose, well-draining soil rich in nutrients.
What Pot Should You Use for Emerald Gem Hebe?
A well-draining terracotta pot that prevents root rot.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Emerald Gem Hebe and Where Does It Come From?
Hebe 'Emerald Gem' is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub distinguished by its dense, bright green, scale-like foliage. While its appearance resembles a conifer, it is actually a flowering shrub that produces tiny white flowers in summer. It is excellent for rock gardens, borders, or container planting.
How to Propagate Emerald Gem Hebe?
Semi-ripe cuttings
- Use rooting hormone for faster results.
- 1 Preparing the cutting
Cut a 2-4 inch (5-10 cm) healthy shoot from the current year's growth.
- 2 Removing leaves
Remove the lower leaves, leaving only the top few pairs.
- 3 Planting
Place the cutting in a moist, sandy potting medium and keep it in a humid environment.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Emerald Gem Hebe Grow?
TLDR: Emerald Gem Hebe can reach up to 30cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
30cm
Spread
30cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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Meaning & Symbolism
Plants of New Zealand origin symbolize endurance and adaptability.
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