Scolopia requires a warm, humid environment with indirect light and consistent watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Special care points include providing well-draining soil to prevent root rot and ensuring protection from drafts and temperatures below 60°F, as scolopia is sensitive to cold. Regular pruning is also necessary to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
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Scolopia chinensis is a tropical evergreen shrub whose scientific name chinensis, meaning Chinese, is quite appropriate since it is native to China, although it is cultivated in several other countries. Scolopia crenata is a closely related species, once thought to be the same plant. The two species can be distinguished in part by the fact that the other shrub is found in India.
Scolopia saeva is a small tree native to mountainous forests of South China and Vietnam. It only grows to a height of about 7 m and features gray bark and whitish-green flowers. This evergreen provides an important food source for the caterpillars of the brush-footed butterfly rustic.
Oldham scolopia is a broadleaved woody shrub or small tree that thrives in subtropical forest environments. Its glossy, elliptical leaves and inconspicuous greenish flowers are adapted to the understory's dappled light. The plant's rarity and distinctive zig-zag branching pattern make it a unique feature of its native habitat.
Common issues for Scolopia based on 10 million real cases
