Aspidosperma album shows strong resistance to disease and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. With respect to care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only occasional watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be pruned after they finish flowering. Aspidosperma albumt is appropriate for anyone who has an outdoor area, such as a garden or a deck, and does not need extensive experience in plant care.
How to keep Aspidosperma Album.
Light
Aspidosperma album is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It favors partial sunlight but can tolerate both full sun and full shade, reflecting its adaptable and hardy character.
Temperature
Aspidosperma album comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and requires warmer conditions to grow. If the environmental temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing is essential for the care of Aspidosperma album. Consistent feeding during the growing season maintains the energy needed for its showy leaves and promotes overall growth. If fertilization is neglected, leaves can become unhealthy, its ornamental appeal may decline, and growth may be stunted or weak and prone to breaking.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Aspidosperma
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m to 29.87 m
- Mature Spread
- 4.88 m to 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Guyana, Venezuela
