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Dischidiaovata

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)
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Species
ovata (oh-VAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Dischidia picta
Leptostemma pictum
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stamford, Connecticut

Big Pine Key, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Tampa, Florida

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