Goniothalamus requires a humid environment and consistently moist soil to thrive, making it challenging to maintain. Additionally, it needs indirect sunlight and protection from harsh temperatures. Regular monitoring is key to avoid overwatering or excessively dry conditions.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
Care Difficulty | Hard |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Watering Schedule | Every week |
Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
This species is a bush that grows 1.5 to 4.5 m high. It has leathery oblong leaves which are 25 to 46 cm long by 6 to 11 cm wide. These leaves come to a point at their tip. It has solitary green flowers. Its sepals are oval with purple highlights and are 1.7 cm long. Its outer petals are 2.5 to 4 cm long. Its inner petals are 1.3 to 1.9 cm long with fringed edges. It has numerous stamens.
Goniothalamus yunnanensis is a small tree that is most noticeable in its native forest slope habitat when it produces dense clusters of red fruit in late fall and early winter. Its specific Latin name Goniothalamus yunnanensis means from Yunnan, referring to its native province of Yunnan in China.
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