Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, especially during winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Increase watering frequency during hot, dry periods to maintain soil moisture.
Also known as African Bird's-Eye Bush · Bird's-Eye Bush · Cardinal Bush
Large-flowered ochna (Ochna atropurpurea) is a striking shrub or small tree with bright yellow flowers and attractive reddish sepals.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light, but tolerates full sun and some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, especially during winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Increase watering frequency during hot, dry periods to maintain soil moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged branches at any time. Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them moist and in a warm, humid environment. Germination from seed is also possible but may be slow.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix. 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 Large-Flowered Ochna (Ochna atropurpurea)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Ochnaceae |
| Genus | Ochna |
| Species | Ochna atropurpurea |
Similar in genus Ochna
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
