Japanese Mock Orange. A very attractive foliage plant with lustrous green and white leaves and clusters of sweetly scented small bell shaped flowers. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Pittosporum tobira ‘Variegatum’
A very attractive foliage plant with lustrous green and white leaves and clusters of sweetly scented small bell shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Pittosporum |
|---|---|
| Species | tobira |
| Varietry | 'Variegatum' |
| Common Name | Japanese Mock Orange |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Pittosporaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth, Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Powdery mildew, Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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