Soft Diplolaena Plant Care

Soft Diplolaena (Diplolaena mollis) belongs to the Rutaceae family within the Diplolaena genus. Soft Diplolaena is native to the west coast of Western Australia. Soft Diplolaena is also known as Soft Yellow Correa.

Soft Diplolaena displays a compact, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Soft Diplolaena produces small white fragrant flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Soft Diplolaena every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Soft Diplolaena thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Diplolaena mollis tolerates temperatures of 55–85°F. Soft Diplolaena prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Soft Diplolaena to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Soft Diplolaena every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs 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 sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Soft Diplolaena is suited to USDA Zone 12b.

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

Soft Diplolaena can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 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 Soft Diplolaena 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 shrub in one year.

Soft Diplolaena is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Soft Diplolaena can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to andrews' diplolaena plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Soft Diplolaena is susceptible to citrus whitefly, scale insects, citrus psyllid. 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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Soft Diplolaena grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12b. Soft Diplolaena is native to the west coast of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Soft Diplolaena as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.