Gia verde
Casearia arborea
Gia verde (Casearia arborea) is a tropical understory tree native to Central and South American rainforests, best suited to warm, humid climates with dappled to partial shade. It prefers rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil and will not tolerate frost or prolonged drought. This species is rarely available in cultivation and is best grown in tropical botanical collections or large conservatory settings.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
144″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until The Soil Is Evenly Moist; Allow The Top Inch To Dry Slightly Before Rewatering
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 20, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.