Apocynaceae
Melodinus insularis
Melodinus insularis
Also known as Clitandropsis insularis
Zones 5–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare High
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This extremely rare Caroline Islands shrub requires specialized tropical conditions with high humidity and protection from direct sunlight. It needs expert care with consistent moisture and warm temperatures year-round. Not available commercially and suitable only for advanced botanical collectors.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly to maintain consistently moist but well-draining soil · 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
- 48 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.
Sources: trefle
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