Sparrmannia Species, African Hemp, African Linden, Cape Stock-Rose

Sparrmannia africana

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sparrmannia (spar-MAN-ee-uh)
Species
africana (af-ri-KAHN-uh)
Synonym
Sparmannia acerifolia
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are showy
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oakland, California

Pebble Beach, California

San Francisco, California

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Springfield, VA | November 2014 | positive

In the Netherlands we grow this as a large indoor house plant. You think that's a special version or could I try it here in VA?

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Pebble Beach, CA | January 2011 | positive

This 14' tree grew like a weed, protected from the wind. After blooming and thriving for 3 years, its trunks put out tiny hanging roots a...Read More

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| July 2004 | positive

The Cape Stock Rose originates from the Eastern Cape in South Africa and it is easily grown from cuttings of about 20 cn or 9 inches.
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