Heimia salicifolia The species make attractive ornamental plants, flowering
in late summer. Although only growing as a shrub in subtropical climates,
it can also be grown as a herbaceous perennial in colder areas where the above-ground
growth is killed by winter cold. The plants produce very many tiny seeds which are
easily cultivated. The seeds should be sown thinly across the top of fine,
packed soil. They perfer well-drained soil with a good supply of water. The
seedlings should be watered by a fine mist or with bottom watering to avoid
washing them off to the side of the pot. They should be kept out of intense
sunlight until they form the first real leaves. It may be necessary to spread
the seedlings out in their initial pots to avoid over-crowding. The seedlings
should be moved to at least an inch apart once they are large enough to handle.
Be aware that small seedlings of this species often have relatively large
root structures. A plant less than a quarter-inch tall may have roots up to
two inches deep.
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It
is believed that Heimia salicifolia or "Sinicuichi" was used by
the Aztecs of Central Mexico. It has been identified as one of the flowers
on the Aztec statue of Xochipilli.