Tabernaemontana Little Emerald
Description: Tabernaemontana corymbosa 'Little Emerald', commonly known as Little Emerald, is an evergreen shrub prized for its compact form, attractive foliage, and delicate white flowers. This cultivar is particularly valued for its lush green leaves and suitability for small gardens, borders, and containers.
Flowers:
- Blooms: The plant produces clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers throughout the year, with peak blooming in spring and summer. The blossoms add a delicate and elegant touch to the garden.
- Fragrance: The flowers have a light, pleasant fragrance that attracts pollinators.
Foliage:
- Leaves: The leaves are glossy, dark green, and elliptical, providing a lush and vibrant appearance year-round.
- Seasonal Color: The foliage maintains its deep green color throughout the year.
Fruit:
- Fruit: The plant occasionally produces small, orange fruit. These are generally not significant for ornamental value.
Form and Size:
- Size: Typically grows 0.5-1 meter tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded shape.
- Habit: Compact and bushy with a well-branched structure, making it suitable for various landscape uses.
Growing Conditions:
- Climate: Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates and is suitable for warm regions in Australia. It can be grown indoors in cooler climates.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soils but can adapt to a variety of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Sunlight: Best grown in partial shade to full sun to ensure robust growth and optimal flowering.
- Watering: Regular watering is essential, especially during the growing season. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering.
Uses:
- Ornamental Shrub: Highly valued as an ornamental shrub for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers.
- Borders and Edging: Ideal for creating low borders and edging due to its compact growth habit.
- Containers: Suitable for growing in containers, making it a versatile choice for patios, balconies, and small gardens.
- Indoor Plant: Can be grown indoors in bright, indirect light.
Maintenance:
- Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased wood. Light pruning encourages bushier growth and enhances the plant’s appearance.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and prolific flowering.
- Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant to many pests and diseases. Monitor for common pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. Maintain good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Notes:
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 10-11. In cooler regions of Australia, grow indoors or provide protection from frost.
Companion Plants: Pair with other tropical and subtropical plants such as ferns, peace lilies, and anthuriums to create a lush garden display.
Tabernaemontana corymbosa 'Little Emerald'
Common Name: Little Emerald
Botanical Name: Tabernaemontana corymbosa 'Little Emerald'
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Native to Southeast Asia
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
