Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Also known as Bee-Still Tree · Exile Tree · Ginje
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Be-still tree (Cascabela thevetia) is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with trumpet-shaped yellow flowers. It is toxic to humans and pets.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
50% intensity
Reduce watering in winter
Well-drained loam or sandy soil
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures
75% intensity
Thrives between 18-27°C; protect from frost
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts of the plant are toxic, containing cardiac glycosides.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This also helps in managing its size.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them consistently moist and warm.
Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring after a period of cold stratification.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, every 3-4 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to provide room for root growth.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Cascabela |
| Species | Cascabela thevetia |
Similar in genus Cascabela
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