Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant winter months to prevent root rot.
Trema angustifolium is a fast-growing shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It features ovate leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun, especially in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
75% intensity
Allow top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter if dry.
Monthly during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer. Avoid fertilizing in fall and winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant winter months to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best performed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining medium.
Maintain warmth and humidity.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Ensure good drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Trema |
| Species | Trema angustifolium |
Similar in genus Trema
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data