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.
Atractocarpus heterophyllus flower
Flower color white glossy and grow in clusters the shape of the flower like star shape with five petals.
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Requirements for Atractocarpus heterophyllus growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Star shape white flowers, the flowers glossy and grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Atractocarpus heterophyllus
