Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Pipturus

Species:

Pipturus micronesicus

USDA Symbol:

PIMI9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from roots and base after damage including fire.

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:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are small and require light for germination; surface sow on moist medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI