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synonyms | Pittosporum tobira 'Creme de Mint' |
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height | 1–3ft |
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width | 2–3ft |
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tolerates | Coast, Cold, Drought, Pots, Neglect, Salt, Wind |
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water needs |
Low – Moderate |
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water info |
Pittosporums are drought tolerant enough to live in coastal California without additional water, once established, but they need regular deep water to look full and lush and will partially defoliate if allowed to go completely dry. Additionally, some reports suggest they will also defoliate if overwatered in heavy soil during winter. Luckily they usually bounce back fairly quickly once appropriate water is reestablished. Usually this means a weekly watering for a mature plant, but it could be less if the plant is in some shade, right on the coast, or in heavy soil. |
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hardy to |
15F |
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exposure | Part Sun – Full Sun |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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fertilizing | All Purpose 1/2 Strength |
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origin | Cultivar, E Asia |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
8, 9, 13–H2 |