Taxonomy

Division:

Gnetophyta | - Mormon tea and other gnetophytes

Family:

Gnetaceae

Genus:

Gnetum

Species:

Gnetum buchholzianum

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers forested areas with organic matter