Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, as Posoqueria latifolia prefers consistently moist but not soggy conditions.
Also known as Brazilian Oak · Needle Flower · Perfume Tree
Posoqueria latifolia, the Needle Flower Tree, is an ornamental evergreen shrub or small tree with fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-27°C. Protect from frost and avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Reduce or stop fertilizing in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, as Posoqueria latifolia prefers consistently moist but not soggy conditions.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning is generally not required unless aiming to control size.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium, maintaining high humidity and warmth. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, perlite, and compost. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one.
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Where Needle Flower Tree (Posoqueria latifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Posoqueria |
| Species | Posoqueria latifolia |
Similar in genus Posoqueria
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