Sparrmannia africana

Description

The Sparrmannia has leaves like no other indoor plant; large, matte green and distinctly rough, they are slightly reminiscent of a Holly hock leaf. This plant can grow into a large indoor shrub, but its big delicate leaves are distributed sparingly on its stems giving it an airy and light feeling to a room.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 70%. Water from below. Can get very thirsty in summer.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.

REPOTTING

Young plants can be repotted every year for the first few years, then repot every 3-4 years.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plants are supplied in plastic nursery pots.