Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia)

Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) with rough orange fruit hanging from a thin woody brown branch
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) orange fruit hanging from a thin green branch near lush foliage

Botanical name: Salacia lehmbachii

Common name: Salacia

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: West Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing


Image gallery: 5 images
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) green leaves and small orange flower on the branches of plant
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) green leaves along thin woody stems with tiny orange flower clusters
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) with tiny orange flowers and glossy green leaves in close up.
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) branch with small orange flowers between thick and shiny green leaves.
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) orange flower and green leaves in a close up view
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) with small orange flower and wet green leaves on the branch
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) copper colored young leaves on a branch close up
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) young copper colored leaves attached to a thin plant stem
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) orange flowers close up among smooth green leaves for the garden
Salacia lehmbachii (Salacia) with tiny orange flowers growing between several thick and smooth green leaves


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