Dong Nai Zollingeria Plant Care

Dong Nai Zollingeria (Zollingeria dongnaiensis) belongs to the Sapindaceae family within the Zollingeria genus. Dong Nai Zollingeria is native to Thailand and Vietnam. Dong Nai Zollingeria is also known as Vietnamese licorice.

Dong Nai Zollingeria displays a compact, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft. Dong Nai Zollingeria produces small clusters of white, fragrant flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Dong Nai Zollingeria 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.

Dong Nai Zollingeria thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Dong Nai Zollingeria in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Zollingeria dongnaiensis tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Dong Nai Zollingeria prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Dong Nai Zollingeria to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Dong Nai Zollingeria 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 bright indirect light and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Dong Nai Zollingeria is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 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.

Dong Nai Zollingeria can spread to about 3 ft (0.8 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.8 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 Dong Nai Zollingeria 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.

Dong Nai Zollingeria 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.

Dong Nai Zollingeria can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to borneo zollingeria plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Dong Nai Zollingeria 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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Dong Nai Zollingeria grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Dong Nai Zollingeria is native to Thailand and Vietnam. In cooler regions, grow Dong Nai Zollingeria as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.