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Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)

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Species

oiantha (oh-ee-ANTH-a)

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Synonym

Dischidia irosinensis

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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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

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

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

By air layering

By stooling or mound layering

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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