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How to Grow and Care for Snowflake tree

Snowflake tree is a tropical plant requiring specific conditions to thrive, making it a challenging specimen for average home gardeners. Key care points include maintaining high humidity and ensuring well-draining soil rich in organic matter, as snowflake tree is susceptible to both drought and waterlogged conditions. Careful attention to mimicking the plant's natural habitat is crucial for its successful cultivation.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Snowflake tree

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Snowflake tree stands out for its distinctive foliage, with each evergreen leaf reaching 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) wide. The leaves are intricately lobed, resembling snowflakes due to their deeply cut segments that form a lacy pattern. The leaf structure is pseudocompound, giving the appearance of compound leaves, even though they are not. These broad leaves attach to lengthy, prickly petioles stretching 2-3 feet (60-90 cm). As it matures, snowflake tree develops into a large shrub or tree, topped with a sparse crown and may bear tiny yellow flowers and half-inch (approx. 1.27 cm) fruit clusters.