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Wrightia antidysenterica (Wrightia antidysenterica)

Wrightia antidysenterica is an evergreen shrub native to India, known for its fragrant white flowers and medicinal properties, often used in landscaping.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate full sun if provided with adequate moisture, but may scorch in intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter if dry.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season. Dilute to half strength. Stop in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

2-5 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Echites antidysentericus (L.) Roxb.
Nerium antidysentericum L.
Nerium zeylanicum L.
Walidda antidysenterica (L.) Pichon
Wrightia zeylanica (L.) R.Br.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusWrightia
  • speciesWrightia antidysenterica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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