White Flowering Rātā (Metrosideros albiflora) is a vigorous evergreen climber native to New Zealand, producing masses of creamy white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 18-25°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
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 regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Prune after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead or overcrowded branches. Light pruning can be done to maintain size and form.
Heavy pruning is best avoided unless necessary for rejuvenation, and should be done in late winter.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or autumn. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, humid environment. It can also be grown from seed, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring as they become root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently.
Use a well-draining potting mix, preferably one with good aeration like a mix for aroids or cacti.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of White Flowering Rātā (Metrosideros albiflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Metrosideros |
| Species | Metrosideros albiflora |
Similar in genus Metrosideros
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