Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Giant Pinwheel-Flower
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Tabernaemontana pachysiphon is a large shrub or small tree from tropical Africa, featuring fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
80% intensity
Avoid intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.
80% intensity
Avoid temperatures below 10°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
60% intensity
Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged branches anytime. Avoid heavy pruning.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Root cuttings in a moist, well-draining medium.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a pot one size larger with fresh potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tabernaemontana Pachysiphon (Tabernaemontana pachysiphon)
Where Tabernaemontana Pachysiphon (Tabernaemontana pachysiphon) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Tabernaemontana |
| Species | Tabernaemontana pachysiphon |
Similar in genus Tabernaemontana
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