Melicope requires moderate watering and thrives in well-draining soil with partial to full sunlight. A key special care point is protecting it from frost, as melicope is sensitive to cold temperatures, making it suitable for USDA zones 9-11. Regular pruning is also beneficial to maintain its shape and promote new growth.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
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Thin-evodia is a deciduous shrub that calls the forest edges of East Asia its home. Each plant produces either male or female flowers, and both types are needed for the plants to produce fruit. Historically, the leaves have been used to make tea.
Melicope simplex, commonly known as poataniwha, is a shrub growing to 4 m high. It has small, 1 to 2 cm long serrated leaves, and produces white flowers followed by tiny black seeds.
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