About
Pachycentria are attractive tropical shrubs producing ornamental foliage and seasonal flowers. A rewarding genus for a warm, humid greenhouse or frost-free garden.
About the genus
Pachycentria are tropical shrubs from Southeast Asia grown for their ornamental foliage and flowers in warm, humid, frost-free conditions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.