Shiny-leaf adinandra Plant Care

Shiny-leaf adinandra (Adinandra integerrima) belongs to the Pentaphylacaceae family within the Adinandra genus. Shiny-leaf adinandra is native to Malaysia and Singapore. Shiny-leaf adinandra is also known as Hong Kong Adinandra.

Shiny-leaf adinandra displays a slow-growing small tree growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Shiny-leaf adinandra produces small white or pink fragrant flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Shiny-leaf adinandra every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Shiny-leaf adinandra thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Adinandra integerrima tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Shiny-leaf adinandra prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining acidic soil with high organic content, such as a mix of peat moss, pine bark, and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Shiny-leaf adinandra to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Shiny-leaf adinandra every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining acidic soil with high organic content, such as a mix of peat moss, pine bark, and perlite. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Shiny-leaf adinandra is suited to USDA Zone 11a – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Shiny-leaf adinandra can spread to about 5 ft (1.5 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 5 ft (1.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Shiny-leaf adinandra while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Shiny-leaf adinandra is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 11). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Shiny-leaf adinandra can be propagated through seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to adinandra angulata plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Shiny-leaf adinandra is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Shiny-leaf adinandra grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Shiny-leaf adinandra is native to Malaysia and Singapore. In cooler regions, grow Shiny-leaf adinandra as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.