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Burmese Rosewood Plant Care
Millettia peguensis Ali
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With its glossy, dark green leaves that shimmer in the sunlight, this plant originates from the tropical forests of Myanmar. Plant collectors are drawn to Millettia peguensis for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in humid, warm climates, making it a coveted addition to any exotic plant collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Burmese Rosewood?
Water Burmese Rosewood every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Burmese Rosewood Native To?
What Is the Burmese Rosewood?
Burmese Rosewood (Millettia peguensis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Millettia genus. Burmese Rosewood is native to Lower Burma and Siam. Burmese Rosewood is also known as Pegu Rope, Pegu Millettia.
Burmese Rosewood displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Burmese Rosewood produces showy clusters of purple, pink, or white pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Burmese Rosewood?
Millettia peguensis requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Burmese Rosewood Need?
Burmese Rosewood thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Burmese Rosewood Prefer?
Millettia peguensis grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Burmese Rosewood prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Burmese Rosewood?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Burmese Rosewood to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Burmese Rosewood?
Feed Burmese Rosewood every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Burmese Rosewood?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Burmese Rosewood?
Burmese Rosewood can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to millettia ovalifolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Burmese Rosewood Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Burmese Rosewood, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Burmese Rosewood?
Burmese Rosewood is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Burmese Rosewood Need?
Burmese Rosewood grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Burmese Rosewood is native to Lower Burma and Siam. In cooler regions, grow Burmese Rosewood as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Burmese Rosewood 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 Millettia genus — compare its care with other Millettia species on PlantoScan.
Millettia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Burmese Rosewood thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Millettia Species
Other Millettia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Millettia peguensis Ali, family Fabaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 21: 489 (1968)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Burmese Rosewood, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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