Amaroria soulameoides Plant Care

Amaroria soulameoides (Amaroria soulameoides) belongs to the Simaroubaceae family within the Amaroria genus. Amaroria soulameoides is native to Fiji.

Amaroria soulameoides displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Amaroria soulameoides produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Amaroria soulameoides 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.

Amaroria soulameoides thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Amaroria soulameoides tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Amaroria soulameoides prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Amaroria soulameoides to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Amaroria soulameoides 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 full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Amaroria soulameoides 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.

Amaroria soulameoides can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 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 Amaroria soulameoides 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.

Amaroria soulameoides 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.

Amaroria soulameoides can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings.

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Amaroria soulameoides is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars. 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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Amaroria soulameoides grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Amaroria soulameoides is native to Fiji. In cooler regions, grow Amaroria soulameoides as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.