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Pinwheelflower (Tabernaemontana divaricata)

Pinwheelflower (Tabernaemontana divaricata) is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant, pinwheel-shaped white flowers that bloom year-round in warm climates.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Average to warm

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light

Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when topsoil is dry.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Average to warm

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost and avoid cold drafts.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1 to 2 meters

Spread

1 to 2 meters

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Ervatamia coronaria (Jacq.) Stapf
Ervatamia divaricata (L.) Burkill
Ervatamia flabelliformis Tsiang
Ervatamia recurva (Lindl.) Lace
Ervatamia siamensis (Warb. ex Pit.) Kerr
Jasminum zeylanicum Burm.f.
Kopsia cochinchinensis Kuntze
Nerium coronarium Jacq.
Nerium divaricatum L.
Nyctanthes acuminata Burm.f.
Reichardia grandiflora Dennst.
Reichardia jasminoides Dennst.
Taberna discolor (Sw.) Miers
Tabernaemontana citrifolia Lunan
Tabernaemontana coronaria (Jacq.) Willd.
Tabernaemontana discolor Sw.
Tabernaemontana flabelliformis (Tsiang) P.T.Li
Tabernaemontana gratissima Lindl.
Tabernaemontana lurida Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.
Tabernaemontana recurva Lindl.
Tabernaemontana siamensis Warb. ex Pit.
Testudipes recurva (Lindl.) Markgr.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusTabernaemontana
  • speciesTabernaemontana divaricata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Mildly toxic if ingested

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