Rubiaceae
Gynochthodes epiphytica
Gynochthodes epiphytica
Also known as Gynochthodes trukensis, Plectronia ovalifolia, Plectronia epiphytica, Gynochthodes ovalifolia var. smithii
Zones 5–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare High
Tropical Plants · Native Plants · Epiphyte · Tropical · Pacific · Rubiaceae · Humidity · Greenhouse · Rare · Specialist
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This epiphytic Pacific island native requires high humidity and consistent moisture to thrive. Best grown in greenhouse conditions with excellent drainage and regular misting. Specialized care makes this suitable only for experienced tropical plant enthusiasts.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Caroline Is., Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tonga
- Attracts
- Bees
Sources: trefle
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