Fragrant Chonemorpha Plant Care
Chonemorpha fragrans Alston
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Chonemorpha fragrans, the frangipani vine or climbing frangipani, is a plant species in the genus Chonemorpha. It is a vigorous, generally evergreen, climbing shrub producing stems 30 m (98 ft) or more long that can climb to the tops of the tallest trees in the forests of Southeast Asia.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Fragrant Chonemorpha?
Fragrant Chonemorpha grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Fragrant Chonemorpha Native To?
What Is the Fragrant Chonemorpha?
Fragrant Chonemorpha (Chonemorpha fragrans) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Chonemorpha genus. Fragrant Chonemorpha is native to China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Fragrant Chonemorpha displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Fragrant Chonemorpha produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Fragrant Chonemorpha Need?
Fragrant Chonemorpha thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Fragrant Chonemorpha in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fragrant Chonemorpha?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Fragrant Chonemorpha to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Fragrant Chonemorpha?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Fragrant Chonemorpha?
Fragrant Chonemorpha can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Fragrant Chonemorpha Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Fragrant Chonemorpha?
Fragrant Chonemorpha is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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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Fragrant Chonemorpha is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chonemorpha genus — compare its care with other Chonemorpha species on PlantoScan.
Chonemorpha is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Fragrant Chonemorpha thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chonemorpha fragrans Alston, family Apocynaceae (first published in Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya) 11: 203 (1929)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Fragrant Chonemorpha is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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