How to Grow and Care for Dombeyas

Dombeyas requires well-draining soil and regular watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Special care involves protecting dombeyas from frost, as it is sensitive to cold temperatures. Place dombeyas in a location where it can receive partial to full sunlight to promote healthy growth. With these conditions met, dombeyas is relatively easy to care for.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Dombeyas

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	10

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Types of Dombeyas

Pink wild pear

Dombeya burgessiae is a noteworthy garden shrub or small tree native to Southern Africa. This handsome shrub produces showy, white to pale pink wild pear flowers. Its appeal comes from its foliage as well, with its grape-like, velvety leaves. The flowers remain on the tree even after the flowering season has passed, and they make excellent cut flowers.

Pinkball

Pinkball (Dombeya wallichii) is a fast-growing tropical shrub native to Madagascar. This fascinating tiny tree can be grown in containers but flourishes when cultivated on the ground. Its genus name Dombeya, is to honor and pay tribute to Joseph Dombey, a French botanist and medical practitioner.

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