Overview

Prestonia quinquangularis is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Prestonia, part of the Apocynaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Prestonia quinquangularis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental. It is native to Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua, Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlántico, Bolívar, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Guaviare, Meta, Quindío, Risaralda, Santander, Tolima and Valle.

About

Prestonia quinquangularis is a climbing cultivar from the genus Prestonia, belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and consistent moisture, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This ornamental climber is best appreciated during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Prestonia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Prestonia quinquangularis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Native to

Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua, Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlántico, Bolívar, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Guaviare, Meta, Quindío, Risaralda, Santander, Tolima, Valle

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Prestonia quinquangularis

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions