Operculicarya decaryi
Jabily
Elephant TreePlant Facts
Scientific Name | Operculicarya decaryi |
Principal Common Name | Jabily |
Common Name(s) | Elephant Tree |
Synonym | |
Description | It is a thick stemmed tree with more or less straight pubescent branches and usually red flowers. Natural succulent bonsai tree from Madagscar with thickened roots; slow growing, deciduous, dioecious pachycaul, up to 30 feet tall. It has very small dark red flowers in late winter. |
General Comments | The Operculicarya decaryi is dioecious. |
Origin | |
Nativity | South-West Madagascar |
Height Range | 30 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 8 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | |
USDA Zones | 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
Leaf Color | Dark Green |
Leaf Texture | Fine : Shiny |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree : Succulent |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Time | Winter |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Difficult |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Form : Shape |
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