Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Cascabela

Species:

Cascabela thevetia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to tropical and subtropical regions