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.