Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Butterfly Tree
Erblichia odorata is a tropical shrub celebrated for its fragrant white flowers and attractive foliage, commonly cultivated as an ornamental.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
100% intensity
Avoid direct hot sun.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
100% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.
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Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25°C.
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Protect from frost.
Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
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Do not fertilize in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No · rating 0/5 |
| Toxic for pets | No · rating 0/5 |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged branches, and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back tips to promote branching.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Root cuttings in moist potting mix or water, and provide bottom heat for faster rooting.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a pot one size larger with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Erblichia (Erblichia odorata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Malpighiales |
| family | Passifloraceae |
| genus | Erblichia |
| species | Erblichia odorata |
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