Home / Guides / Plant Files / Rhizophoraceae

Tall-stilt Mangrove

Rhizophoraapiculata

Upload Image Print Article
Rhizophora apiculata by elingyeong
Upload Image Print Article
Genus
Rhizophora (ree-ZOH-for-uh)
Info
Species
apiculata (uh-pik-yoo-LAY-ta)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Rabid Wolf Spider
(Rabidosa rabida)
BIRD FILES
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
(Pheucticus ludovicianus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Rabid Wolf Spider
(Rabidosa rabida)
BIRD FILES
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
(Pheucticus ludovicianus)