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Acokanthera Oblongifolia Ex (Acokanthera oblongifolia)

Acokanthera oblongifolia, commonly known as Bushman's poison, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to eastern Africa, featuring glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and loam. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid intense direct sun.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and loam. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-5 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, opposite, glossy

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Acokanthera spectabilis (Sond.) Hook.f.
Carissa oblongifolia Hochst.
Carissa spectabilis (Sond.) Pichon
Jasminonerium oblongifolium (Hochst.) Kuntze
Toxicophlaea spectabilis Sond.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusAcokanthera
  • speciesAcokanthera oblongifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 8/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 8/5

Edible

No

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