Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Mountain Tallow (Triadica cochinchinensis) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its ornamental value and potential uses in traditional medicine.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light, but tolerates full sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Loam
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
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 not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain a healthy structure and shape.
Light pruning can be done throughout the year to control size and encourage bushier growth.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and planted in well-draining soil.
Keep moist and in a warm location until established.
Repot young plants annually or bi-annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues and encourage root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Mountain Tallow (Triadica cochinchinensis)
Where Mountain Tallow (Triadica cochinchinensis) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Triadica |
| Species | Triadica cochinchinensis |
Similar in genus Triadica
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