Rattan
Macroscepis hirsuta
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Macroscepis
- Species:
- Macroscepis hirsuta
- USDA Symbol:
- MATR9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats with ample organic matter