Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Macleania [2509]

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Family: Ericaceae

family_ja: ツツジ

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description_en: Genus of 40 species of evergreen shrubs and climbers, some scrambling or semi-scandent, and sometimes epiphytic, occurring in tropical forest in Central and South America. They are cultivated for their waxy, tubular flowers, each with 5 short petal lobes, which are produced in pendent racemes from the upper leaf axils. The simple, leathery leaves are arranged alternately. In areas where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse. In frost-free climates, train over an arch or pergola, or grow against a wall.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Surface-sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in early summer. Air layer in spring.

pests_en: Scale insects may be a problem under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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