Cruel Plant Araujia sericifera
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- ar-RAW-jee-uh ser-eh-SIFF-er-uh
- Description
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Overwinter, keep this plant in a bright, cool location. Araujia sericifera will germinate from seeds in 3 to 6 weeks. It prefers moderate, moist soil. This plant is grown as tender annual or as container plant in most zones.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Araujia
- Species:
- sericifera
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- SE. & S. Brazil to NE. Argentina
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant attracts moths.
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Vine
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9b, 9a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Description:
- This plant also has large grooved pods; attracts moths.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- This plant has fragrant, white or pale pink, waxy flowers from summer to fall. This plant also has large grooved pods; attracts moths.
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container