Keikei
Salacia forsteniana
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Maluku, New Guinea, Solomon Is., Sulawesi
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Celastraceae
- Genus:
- Salacia
- Species:
- Salacia forsteniana
- USDA Symbol:
- SAFO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
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 shaded forest floors