Cordia sebestena growing shrub to tree of the genus Cordia also known as Geiger tree, Cordia sebestena perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green glossy in oval shape.
Flower color red or orange, flower showy with six petals, the flowers grow in clusters
Rich soil, moist soil, mulch
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:
Toxic
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, but usually nothing
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
3-5m (9-15feet)as shrub, 4-7m, 12-23 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Red or orange, flower showy with six petals, the flowers grow in clusters
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