This uncommon ornamental plant is a shrub to small tree endemic to Madagascar. It produces very beautiful groups of yellow and orange flowers with spiraling drooping petals, very wavy and unusual. In habitat, Strophanthus boivinii is fould in the deciduous dry forest and scrubs, from the coast to 800 m asl. There it can reach 20 or even 30 m in height! In cultivation, it enjoys high light to full sun and it is able to bloom in just a few years at a height of just 1 m, in a 25 cm pot.
Cultivation |
Protégée |
Origine de la plante |
Afrique |
Présentation |
Racine nue |
Taille max. |
300cm et plus |
Famille botanique |
Apocynaceae |
Lumière |
Soleil |
Lumière |
Moyenne |
Saison de floraison |
Mois les plus chauds |
Type de plante |
Ligneuses |
Couleur |
Orange |
Soins |
Pot |
Forme |
Grimpantes |