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Neea buxifolia

 
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Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Neea
Species: buxifolia (buks-ih-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
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:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

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

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive nick89 On Oct 6, 2004, nick89 from Tallahassee, FL
(Zone 8b) wrote:

A great subject for indoor bonsai becuse of its small leaves. It also responds well to pruning and is fast growing. Originates in Puerto Rico and so will not tolerate frost.



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