Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Narrow Lance-Pod · Small Apple-Leaf
Philenoptera bussei, or Small Appleleaf, is a tropical tree known for its attractive foliage and occasional flowering, suitable for warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
75% intensity
Prefers ample light but avoid direct scorching sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C; avoid frost.
Light
25% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in containers.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, typically in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can also encourage bushier growth.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium, keeping them consistently moist and warm. Successful propagation may require a rooting hormone.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently. Use a well-draining potting mix and choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Small Appleleaf (Philenoptera bussei)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Philenoptera |
| Species | Philenoptera bussei |
Similar in genus Philenoptera
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data