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Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture during the growing season.
Also known as Apple Leaf · Rain-Tree
Philenoptera violacea, commonly known as Apple-Leaf, is a medium-sized deciduous tree from southern Africa, noted for its pinkish-purple flowers and compound leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
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Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils.
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Thrives in warm temperatures.
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Ideal range is 18-25°C. Can tolerate brief dips but avoid frost.
Outdoor
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Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
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Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture during the growing season.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the tree and remove any dead or crossing branches. This encourages bushier growth and better flowering in the next season.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer.
Not typically a plant that requires frequent repotting as it is usually grown in the ground. If container-grown, repot every 2-3 years in spring.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Apple-Leaf (Philenoptera violacea)
Where Apple-Leaf (Philenoptera violacea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Philenoptera |
| Species | Philenoptera violacea |
Similar in genus Philenoptera
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