Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, dormant months to prevent waterlogged roots.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Orangebark (Denhamia bilocularis) is a small to medium-sized tree native to eastern Australia, known for its distinctive orange-brown bark and small, star-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C during the day; cooler in winter.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season; none in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, dormant months to prevent waterlogged roots.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain shape and promote air circulation.
Lightly trim to encourage bushier growth, but avoid heavy pruning.
Propagation is typically done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, humid environment.
Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring, but germination can be slow and inconsistent.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 3-4 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix and choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excessive moisture retention.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Orangebark (Denhamia bilocularis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Denhamia |
| Species | Denhamia bilocularis |
Similar in genus Denhamia
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