Scientific Name: Wrightia religiosa (Teijsm. & Binn.) Benth. in Benth. & Hook. f.
Synonym: Echites religiosa
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: China (S Guangdong), Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam] Growth Habits: Shrubs to 10 feet tall (3 m); elliptic to narrowly oblong leaves, 1 to 3 inches long (2.5-7.5 cm), 0.6 to 1.2 inches wide (1.5-3 cm), pubescent along midvein. Watering Needs: Moderate water Propagation: Stem cuttings, root cuttings |
The Wild Water Plum is a favorite bonsai species.
There are also variegated cultivars and cultivars with double flowers.
Blooming Habits:
Cymes of 1 to 13 white fragrant flowers.
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