Pterygota alata (Buddha Coconut )

Pterygota alata (Buddha Coconut) gray tree plant with thick tall trunks and dark green leaves
Pterygota alata (Buddha Coconut) tall gray trunks reaching towards the sky with dense green foliage canopy

Botanical names: Pterygota alata, Sterculia alata

Common name: Buddha Coconut

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

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