Juan Caliente
Rourea surinamensis
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Connaraceae
- Genus:
- Rourea
- Species:
- Rourea surinamensis
- USDA Symbol:
- ROSU4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
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 organic matter-rich environments