Water
Water Maiden's Blush regularly, especially during dry periods. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months.
Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water.
Maiden's Blush (Sloanea australis) is an Australian rainforest tree with attractive foliage and occasional fluffy seed capsules. It's a beautiful specimen tree for larger
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or partial shade, especially in hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, loamy soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures but prefers mild climates. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Maiden's Blush regularly, especially during dry periods. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months.
Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water.
Prune Maiden's Blush to maintain its shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Major structural pruning is best undertaken in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Sloanea australis can be propagated from seed sown in spring, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require stratification.
Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining medium in a warm environment.
Repot young Maiden's Blush plants every 1-2 years, or when root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in early spring before the onset of active growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Maiden's Blush (Sloanea australis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Oxalidales |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Genus | Sloanea |
| Species | Sloanea australis |
Similar in genus Sloanea
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