Botanico

Plant profile

Pittosporum hosmeri

Pittosporum hosmeri Rock

Photo of Pittosporum hosmeri
Image: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA. License: CC BY 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons. · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

An outdoor shrub or tree for warm climates, with glossy, leathery leaves clustered at the ends of its branches. Plant in well-drained soil and water moderately once established; protect it from frost.

From Wikipedia

Pittosporum hosmeri, also referred to as Kona cheesewood, ʻaʻawa, or ʻaʻawa hua kukui, is a cheesewood endemic to the island of Hawai'i. It is a species of tree in the Pittosporaceae family. This species is listed as endangered and are endemic to the islands. Like other members of the genus native to Hawai'i, it is also referred to as Hō'awa or Hāʻawa in the Hawaiian language.

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Open-data facts

Life form
Tree: lasting woody trunk and branches.
Climate
Originating from equatorial or rainy tropical areas.
Origin / area
Its known area of origin points to: Hawaiian Is..

Traits (USDA)

Botanical group
Dicot: typical floral and leaf structure of this group (not a grass).
Duration
It's not a one-year plant: its life cycle is perennial.
Growth habit
Can achieve tree size under favorable conditions.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Pollinated by:

      Apoidea, Diptera, Lepidoptera

    • Known consumers:

      Corvus hawaiiensis

    Basic care

    Watering
    In winter, water even less often.
    Light
    Aim for several hours of direct sun every day.
    Temperature
    Handles heat well if light and watering match.
    Humidity
    Don’t park it where condensation is constant.

    Pet toxicity

    Ingestion may cause discomfort; block access for cats and dogs.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

    Sources