Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, keeping the soil only lightly moist to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Excoecaria acerifolia is a striking evergreen shrub known for its maple-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers, often grown for its ornamental foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid frost and sudden temperature drops.
Light
25% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer, none in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, keeping the soil only lightly moist to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
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. This also encourages bushier growth and can help control size.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix.
Keep moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots develop, which typically takes several weeks.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot has drainage holes to prevent water accumulation.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Excoecaria Acerifolia (Excoecaria acerifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Excoecaria |
| Species | Excoecaria acerifolia |
Similar in genus Excoecaria
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
