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Blooming plant in 3 gal pot
Cananga fruticosa, Cananga odorata var. Fruticosa, Cananga kirkii
Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Dwarf Chanel #5 TreeFamily: Annonaceae
Origin: Tropical Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
This dwarf variety of famous Ylang-Ylang is small tree or compact shrub with hightly scented yellowish flowers. Fragrance is similar to Cananga odorata and the flowers also are used in perfumery. This plant is extremely valuable because of its compact nature. A bushy specimen, Cananga Fruticosa is a wonderful exotic plant that adds a sensual touch to any small garden or patio. Blooms very profusely during spring and summer months, but also might bloom on and off year round.
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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cananga_fruticosa.htm
This plant is seasonally sensitive: during cooler months leaves may drop or get yellow/dark spots. New leaves will regrow with warm temperatures (over 80F). It is still available for purchase but do not order if leaves appearance matters to you.
Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, small tree or shrub with highly scented flowers. This is one of the most desired and sought after rare fragrant plants. It is pretty easy to grow, stays compact and in nice tree-like shape. Flowers smell as great as full size Ylang Ylang tree, although sometimes fragrance may be less intense and requires warm and humid conditions for full aroma. The plant blooms year round providing warm conditions. It can be also grown as a container and a house plant, but keep in mind it requires bright light for profuse flowering.
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SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, small tree or shrub with highly scented flowers. This is one of the most desired and sought after rare fragrant plants. It is pretty easy to grow, stays compact and in nice tree-like shape. Flowers smell as great as full size Ylang Ylang tree, although sometimes fragrance may be less intense and requires warm and humid conditions for full aroma. The plant blooms year round providing warm conditions. It can be also grown as a container and a house plant, but keep in mind it requires bright light for profuse flowering.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot