Polyalthia is a tropical plant that's relatively easy to care for. Key care points include ensuring well-drained soil and providing partial to full sunlight. Special care should be taken to avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot, and to keep the plant in warm temperatures, as it thrives in a tropical climate.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10
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False ashoka (Polyalthia longifolia) is a tropical evergreen tree that will grow to 9 m tall. An unusual tree, it has a narrow trunk with a large crown of glossy green leaves. It blooms in spring with pale green, star-shaped flowers that have a short blooming time of two to three weeks. Small round green fruits appear after blooming turning to dark purple when ripe. Grown in India for its noise reducing properties.
The polyalthia is a small tree or large shrub native to open forests. It has been introduced to many tropical countries outside its native range, where it's commonly grown as an ornamental. However, the species Polyalthia suberosa is known to be aggressive and is considered invasive in Cuba.
Common issues for Polyalthia based on 10 million real cases
