Chinese dregea
Also known as: watakaka; wattakaka
A climber with leaves grey-hairy beneath and hoya-like, creamy-white flowers, speckled with purple within, sometimes followed by paired, bean-like seed pods
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese dregea (Dregea sinensis)
- Genus
- Dregea
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chinese dregea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese dregea
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Chinese dregea care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or basal stem cuttings
Growing
GrowingIdeal for a warm but not hot, sheltered position in mild areas or grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. It thrives in well-drained soil or compost.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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