Sunday, January 27, 2008

Wild Water Plum, Water jasmine

Wild Water Plum, Water jasmine Scientific Name: Wrightia religiosa (Teijsm. & Binn.) Benth. in Benth. & Hook. f.Synonym: Echites religiosaFamily: Asclepiadaceae
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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