Gmelina philippensis – Parrot’s Beak (4″ pot)

Description A very interesting pendant raceme is formed like a chain, emerging exotic yellow flowers. Very neat tropical shrub with ivy-like leaves that is also good for Bonsai. The trunk will develop interesting bark with age. The plant does have spines. Flowers resemble a parrot’s beak. Gmelina is pronounced with a silent G. Excellent for Bonsai. Rare plant. FAMILY: Verbenaceae ORIGIN: The Philippines, Malaysia, India TYPE/USES: shrub, bonsai MATURE SIZE: up to 15′, can be kept smaller LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: full to partial sun WATER REQUIREMENTS: average MIN. TEMP. : low 30’s for a short period of time. May go semi-dormant to fully dormant in winter. FLOWER: warmer months