Dorstenia Species, Shield Flower

Dorsteniafoetida

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dorstenia (dor-STEN-ee-uh)
Species
foetida (FET-uh-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Dunnellon, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Scio, Oregon

Houston, Texas

Porter, Texas

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