Also known as Madagascar Stockrose
Sparrmannia discolor is an evergreen shrub with decorative, heart-shaped leaves, often with variegated patterns. It produces clusters of white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Water when the top soil is dry to the touch, but ensure good drainage. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Regular feeding during growth
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Sparrmannia discolor thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler winter months to accommodate slower growth.
Prune Sparrmannia discolor in spring to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any leggy, damaged, or crossing stems. You can also pinch back the tips of young stems to promote branching.
Pruning helps keep the plant compact.
Sparrmannia discolor can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Select healthy, non-flowering shoots, cut them into 10-15 cm pieces, and dip the cut ends in rooting hormone.
Plant them in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Repot Sparrmannia discolor every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Spring is the best time to repot, ideally after flowering.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Sparrmannia |
| Species | Sparrmannia discolor |
Similar in genus Sparrmannia
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