Lophopyxis maingayi
Lophopyxis maingayi
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Thailand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lophopyxidaceae
- Genus:
- Lophopyxis
- Species:
- Lophopyxis maingayi
- USDA Symbol:
- LOMA13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
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:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers undisturbed soil