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Mitriostigma axillare

 
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Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Mitriostigma (my-tree-oh-STIG-ma) (Info)
Species: axillare (ax-ILL-ar-ee) (Info)

4 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral pongsak On Aug 2, 2008, pongsak from Chiang Mai
Thailand (Zone 11) wrote:

Is the flower really fragrant?

Neutral stressbaby On May 27, 2007, stressbaby from Fulton, MO wrote:

This plant has fantastic fragrance, but it has been a painfully slow grower in the greenhouse. My search for cultural information reveals that it tolerates temps from 50F to 80F but "tends to grow better at cooler temperatures," it prefers soils on the acidic side like gardenias, and doesn't like direct sunlight.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Orlando, Florida



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