Bikkia tetrandra
Bikkia tetrandra
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Solomon Is., Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Bikkia
- Species:
- Bikkia tetrandra
- USDA Symbol:
- BITE4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal regions, prefers sandy soils