Wrightia Species, Water Jasmine, Wild Water Plum
Wrightia religiosa
| Family: | Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Wrightia (RITE-ee-a) (Info) |
| Species: | religiosa (re-lij-ee-OH-suh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Echites religiosa |
Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Stockton, California
Hollywood, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Stuart, Florida
Monroe, Georgia
Northeast Harbor, Maine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 11, 2011, arlenevero from san Juan, Excellent grower, fragrance is sweet, very close to murraya paniculata fragrance, like honey |
