Maillardia montana Plant Care

Maillardia montana (Maillardia montana) belongs to the Moraceae family within the Maillardia genus. Maillardia montana is native to Mayotte, the Aldabras, and Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean.

Maillardia montana displays a tall, spreading tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Maillardia montana produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Maillardia montana 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.

Maillardia montana thrives in partial to full sun.

Maillardia montana tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Maillardia montana prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Maillardia montana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Maillardia montana 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 to full sun and rich, well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Maillardia montana is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 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.

Maillardia montana can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 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 Maillardia montana 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.

Maillardia montana is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Maillardia montana can be propagated through air layering, stem cuttings.

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Maillardia montana is susceptible to mealybugs, 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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Maillardia montana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Maillardia montana is native to Mayotte, the Aldabras, and Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean. In cooler regions, grow Maillardia montana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.