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Clavija longifolia | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Clavija longifolia

Clavija longifolia

Genus: Clavija
Family: Theophrastaceae

About this plant

A sparsely branching, tropical, evergreen tree, with a trunk to about 4m (13ft) high on which long lance-shaped green leaves are borne, producing a palm-like appearance. Small orange flowers are produced on slender racemes directly from the trunk and followed by golf-ball sized, bright orange, edible fruit.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moisture-retentive, but well drained compost and a position in full sun or partial shade, in a conservatory, greenhouse, or as a houseplant indoors in the UK

Pruning

pruning group 1

Propagation

Propate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite, scale insects and mealy bug

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years