Mollinedia glabra Plant Care

Mollinedia glabra (Mollinedia glabra) belongs to the Monimiaceae family within the Mollinedia genus. Mollinedia glabra is native to Brazil.

Mollinedia glabra displays a small tree or shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Mollinedia glabra produces small, fragrant white or yellow flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mollinedia glabra 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.

Mollinedia glabra thrives in partial shade to full sun.

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

Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Mollinedia glabra to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mollinedia glabra 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 shade to full sun and well-draining, acidic soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mollinedia glabra is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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.

Mollinedia glabra can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 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 Mollinedia glabra 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.

Mollinedia glabra is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mollinedia glabra can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mollinedia argyrogyna plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Mollinedia glabra is susceptible to aphids, 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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Mollinedia glabra grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Mollinedia glabra is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Mollinedia glabra as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.