PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
hours="6"Prefers full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light daily
Watering
freqPerWeek="2"Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
Temperature
min="15" max="30"Thrives in warm subtropical to tropical climates
Characteristics
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, ovate to oblong, entire margins, leathery texture, glossy green upper surface;
- Flowers: Terminal clusters, bright orange-yellow, campanulate, five broad petals, prominent staminal column;
- Fruit: Woody capsule, persistent calyx, containing winged seeds;
- Bark: Smooth grey-brown when young, becoming slightly fissured with age.
Care Guide
Watering
springSummer="Water 2-3 times weekly, depending on rainfall" autumnWinter="Reduce to once weekly in cooler months" frequencyPer="3" frequencyUnit="week" Maintain even moisture without waterlogging
Fertilization
spring="Apply balanced organic fertilizer at start of growth" summer="Supplement with compost tea fortnightly" frequencyPer="2" frequencyUnit="month" Feed to support flowering and fruiting
name="Banana peel compost" nutrients="Potassium, phosphorus" frequencyPer="1" frequencyUnit="month"Dry and chop banana peels, bury at root zone to enrich potassium; avoid attracting pests by covering wellPruning
- Remove dead or damaged branches after flowering;
- Shape to maintain central leader and balanced canopy;
- Thin interior branches to improve airflow;
- Avoid heavy pruning during flowering season.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: level="none"No known toxicity to cats (per ASPCA data gap)
Humans: level="none"No known toxicity reported to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: - Conservation interest due to rarity and endemic status; - Ornamental potential for tropical botanical collections.
