Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Shitty Mangos
Phyllogeiton discolor, commonly known as Brown Ivory, is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and reddish-brown undersides, offering a striking bicolored effect.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
100% intensity
Avoid direct sun.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
100% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
100% intensity
Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season.
100% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer.
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 during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Pinch back new growth to encourage bushiness.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Root cuttings in a moist, well-draining medium under humid conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a pot one size larger with fresh potting mix.
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Where Brown Ivory (Phyllogeiton discolor) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Phyllogeiton |
| Species | Phyllogeiton discolor |
Similar in genus Phyllogeiton
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