Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months to prevent root rot, but do not allow the plant to dry out completely.
Also known as African Linden · African-Hemp · Cape Stock-Rose
African Hemp (Sparrmannia africana) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with large, velvety leaves and showy white flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect lig
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers a location with plenty of light but avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Keep evenly moist
75% intensity
Avoid letting soil dry out completely, but also prevent waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Monthly during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength from spring through summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months to prevent root rot, but do not allow the plant to dry out completely.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. Pinch back the tips of new shoots to promote branching.
Pruning can be done at any time, but it's best done in spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Select healthy, non-flowering stems about 10-15 cm long. Remove the lower leaves and plant the cuttings in moist potting mix.
Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and more mature plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of African Hemp (Sparrmannia africana)
Where African Hemp (Sparrmannia africana) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Sparrmannia |
| Species | Sparrmannia africana |
Similar in genus Sparrmannia
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