Dischidia Species

Dischidiaastephana

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)
Species
astephana (ah-ste-FAW-nuh)
Synonym
Conchophyllum angulatum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
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
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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