Japanese cheesewood (Pittosporum tobira)
Pittosporum tobira is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring. It is used for hedges, screens, and coastal gardens, tolerati
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types.
Temperature
Tolerates a range, thrives in 15-27 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Low to moderate feeding, balanced slow-release in spring.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types.
Tolerates a range, thrives in 15-27 °C.
Outdoor, Indoor
Low to moderate feeding, balanced slow-release in spring.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental, Foliage, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-5 m
Spread
2-5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderApiales
- familyPittosporaceae
- genusPittosporum
- speciesPittosporum tobira
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Pittosporum tobira is generally considered non-toxic to humans and common household pets like dogs, cats, and horses.