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Tabernaemontana pachysiphon (Tabernaemontana pachysiphon)

Tabernaemontana pachysiphon is a large shrub or small tree from tropical Africa, featuring fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.

Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Conopharyngia angolensis (Stapf) Stapf
Conopharyngia cumminsii Stapf
Conopharyngia holstii (K.Schum.) Stapf
Conopharyngia pachysiphon (Stapf) Stapf
Sarcopharyngia angolensis (Stapf) L.Allorge
Tabernaemontana angolensis Stapf
Tabernaemontana holstii K.Schum.
Voacanga dichotoma K.Schum.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusTabernaemontana
  • speciesTabernaemontana pachysiphon
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

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