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Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in containers.
Also known as Cork Tree · Indian Cork · Indian Cork Tree
Millingtonia hortensis, the Indian cork tree, is a fast-growing, ornamental tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its fragrant white flowers and medicinal uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.
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Thrives in warm temperatures.
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Ideal range is 18-25 °C. Can tolerate brief cooler periods.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
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Apply every 4-6 weeks from spring to autumn.
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 deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in containers.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the tree and remove any dead or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning to maintain its natural form.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Can also be propagated by air layering.
Young plants may need repotting annually or every two years into a slightly larger pot. Mature trees in the ground rarely need repotting.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Millingtonia (Millingtonia hortensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Millingtonia |
| Species | Millingtonia hortensis |
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