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How to Grow and Care for cleistanthus

Cleistanthus requires consistent moisture but must not be waterlogged, making it essential to balance watering. It thrives in bright, indirect light to partial shade, ensuring it receives the right amount of light without direct sun exposure. Additionally, maintaining high humidity levels is crucial for cleistanthus's health.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

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Planting and Growing cleistanthus

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks

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Types of cleistanthus

Cleistanthus sumatranus

Cleistanthus sumatranus is a small- to medium-sized, broad-leafed evergreen tree that grows in dense, low-altitude tropical rainforests. It is an important food source for small bee species in its range. Cleistanthus sumatranus' scientific name, "sumatranus," refers to the island of Sumatra, where it was first discovered.

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