Atractocarpus heterophyllus growing shrub‎ of the genus Atractocarpus also known as Gardenia plant, Atractocarpus heterophyllus perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for the leaves and the flowers, can grow in tropic, subtropical climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11+.
Leaves color green dark and glossy in elliptic shape.
Flower color white glossy and grow in clusters the shape of the flower like star shape with five petals.
Rich soil, moist soil,
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design and dead parts
Size of the plant:
0.5-1m, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Star shape white flowers, the flowers glossy and grow in clusters
Atractocarpus heterophyllus
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Fast growing plants, Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: