Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. In warmer climates, more frequent watering may be needed.
Also known as Fried Egg Tree · Hong Kong Gordonia
Polyspora axillaris, the Fried Egg Plant, is an evergreen shrub or small tree with large, white, camellia-like flowers featuring prominent yellow stamens, resembling a fried egg.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
80% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Water when top inch of soil is dry.
Requires well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil, rich in organic matter.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures.
70% intensity
Avoid frost; protect from cold drafts.
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.
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 thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. In warmer climates, more frequent watering may be needed.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead or crossing branches. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Can also be grown from seed, but germination may be slow and variable.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the root ball.
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Where Fried Egg Plant (Polyspora axillaris) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Polyspora |
| Species | Polyspora axillaris |
Similar in genus Polyspora
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