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Pinwheel Flower (Tabernaemontana divaricata) growing in South Florida
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Pinwheel Flower — South Florida Plant Guide

Tabernaemontana divaricata

Family: Apocynaceae · Shrub

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

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

Low3/10

Once established (12–18 months), Pinwheel Flower is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Moderate water. 2-3x per week dry season. Established plants fairly drought tolerant. Good drainage preferred.

Suelo y Fertilización

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Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Iron chelate supplement if chlorotic.

Schedule: February, May, September balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Tolerancia a la Sal

Moderate (4/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
48 ft
Ancho Maduro
46 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
moderate
Demanda de Agua
3/10
Grado Florida
Florida #1
Costo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
5/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Pinwheel Flower grow in South Florida?

Pinwheel Flower has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Pinwheel Flower safe for pets?

Pinwheel Flower is not safe for pets. Milky latex sap in Apocynaceae family — mildly toxic to pets if ingested. Precautionary disclosure.

How much water does Pinwheel Flower need in South Florida?

Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Pinwheel Flower is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Pinwheel Flower tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Pinwheel Flower has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Pinwheel Flower available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Pinwheel Flower is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.

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

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Common in Broward tropical garden applications.

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

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Moderate availability.

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

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Moderate Collier availability.

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

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Excellent in Keys tropical climate.

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

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