Dischidia puberula

Dischidia puberula

Native to:
Marianas

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Dischidia
Species:
Dischidia puberula
USDA Symbol:
DIPU10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, organic-rich epiphytic substrate
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found growing on trees in humid forests