Voacanga foetida (Voacanga)

Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) white flower close up on a green stem with oval leaves
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) white flower near green buds and large leaves on the plant

Botanical names: Voacanga foetida, Dicrus foetidus, Orchipeda foetida, Vinca foetida

Common name: Voacanga

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Malesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 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: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Similar plants: Voacanga foetida (Voacanga)


Image gallery: 5 images
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) dark green leaves close up with ruler measuring size
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) large dark green leaves measured against black plastic ruler
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) brown fruit with measuring tape close up
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) fruit size measurement with a white tape
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) cut open revealing orange pulp and yellow flesh inside fruit close up
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) cut open revealing orange pulp and yellow flesh inside the fruit
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) white flower close up on green foliage branch
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) white flower petals swirling around a center with green buds and leaves.
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) white flower close up on green leaves branch
Voacanga foetida (Voacanga) white flower opening among dark green foliage on a branch.


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