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Simpson's Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) growing in South Florida
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Simpson's Stopper — South Florida Plant Guide

Myrcianthes fragrans

Family: Myrtaceae · Shrub

Usos en Paisajismo

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Etiquetas de Estilo

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Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial SunPartial Shade

Requisitos de Agua

Low2/10

Once established (12–18 months), Simpson's Stopper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Drought tolerant once established (12-18 months). Water 2x per week during establishment. Once established, minimal supplemental irrigation needed in South Florida's rainfall pattern.

Suelo y Fertilización

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Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer

Schedule: February and September. Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer.

Tolerancia a la Sal

High (7/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
820 ft
Ancho Maduro
612 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
slow
Demanda de Agua
2/10
Grado Florida
Florida
Costo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
7/10

Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Simpson's Stopper grow in South Florida?

Simpson's Stopper has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Simpson's Stopper safe for pets?

Yes, Simpson's Stopper is considered pet-safe. Non-toxic to dogs and cats.

How much water does Simpson's Stopper need in South Florida?

Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Simpson's Stopper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Simpson's Stopper tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Simpson's Stopper has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Simpson's Stopper available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Simpson's Stopper is classified as: protected. Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Protected

Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit. Preferred for Miami-Dade native landscape mitigation requirements.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Broward County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Preferred for native buffer zones.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Protected

Native — protected. Used in Palm Beach County native plant requirements.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Protected

Native — protected. Preferred understory species.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Protected

Native Keys species — protected. Critical for Monroe County habitat.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Referencias completas de ordenanzas disponibles para suscriptores Profesionales. Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.

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