Guest Tree
Kleinhovia hospita
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Bangladesh, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hainan, India, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Nansei-shoto, Palau, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Taiwan, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Kleinhovia
- Species:
- Kleinhovia hospita
- USDA Symbol:
- KLHO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in tropical climates with adequate rainfall