Sea-Mango
Cerbera manghas
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Cerbera
- Species:
- Cerbera manghas
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white, yellow
Native Range
United States: Guam, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Leaves are removed from the stems. Cuttings are stuck into containers same day of collection. Use a well drained medium of 2:1 (v:v) sand and compost.
Establishment: Stem cuttings that are 15 to 20 cm long are collected throughout the year, preferably before or after the flowering period. Cuttings produce a milky sap and need to be kept moist and cool, and treated immediately after collection.
Source: npn.rngr.net