Lamiaceae
Bastard stopper
Petitia domingensis
Also known as Callicarpa reticulata, Petitia domingensis var. ekmanii, Citharexylum melanocardium, Aegiphila punctata
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Tropical · Caribbean · Shrub · Part Shade · Lamiaceae · Florida Native · Wildlife Garden · Perennial · Ornamental
Bastard stopper is a tropical Caribbean shrub or small tree that thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture and well-draining soil. Plant it in a sheltered outdoor location in frost-free climates, as it does not tolerate cold temperatures. Regular watering during dry spells and occasional pruning to shape will keep it healthy and attractive.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–8.5
- Temperature
- 55°F to 100°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 9a-12b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 3 ft – 10 ft
- Spread
- 6.7 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- White
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle
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