Sweetleaf - Symplocos (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Sweetleaf

Common to humid tropical regions in Asia and the Americas, sweetleaf grow as shrubs or small trees depending on the species and growing conditions. They have the ability to absorb aluminum from the soil, making species of sweetleaf great candidates for cleaning polluted soil. This trait also makes at least one species an excellent dye fixer for textiles.

Scientific classification

Genus

Sweetleaf (Symplocos)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Sweetleaf

Species

Sapphire-berry Common Sweetleaf Symplocos anomala

Care Guide for Sweetleaf

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Sweetleaf is moderately drought-tolerant, thriving with watering every 2-3 weeks while allowing partial soil drying. Typically grown outdoors, it benefits from natural rainfall, enhancing its robust foliage during the growing season.

Propagation: Propagation of sweetleaf is achieved through seed sowing or semi-hardwood cuttings, requiring light, moisture, and well-draining, fertile soil. Seed stratification may be necessary. For cuttings, select healthy stems, trim, treat with rooting hormone, and provide high humidity and indirect light until rooted.

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