Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Plant

Description Cananga odorata, commonly known as Ylang Ylang, is a fast growing tropical tree, native to SE Asia is very popular for its extremely fragrant flowers and weeping branches. The Ylang Ylang plant grows up to 10-20m in height, this attractive tree produces green, yellow flowers which first appear in early autumn, gradually changing to orange over their long flowering season. Warm and humid conditions produce the most fragrance. The essential oil, Ylang Ylang, is distilled from the attractive flowers. Its qualities are said to be antiseptic, aphrodisiac and a tonic to the nervous system.   Specifications. 50mm Pot Size Seed Grown Plant   Ideal Growing Conditions. Cananga odorata is a tropical species so water when the top soil fells dry. Best to reduce water in cooler months though. This species loves high humidity, try to keep it around 50% or more. Mist occasionally, or use a humidity tray or humidifier. It does not tolerate cold temperatures or frosts. Drought intolerant. It prefers 18–29°C and is best to position in bright, indirect sunlight. Use a rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter. Pruning: Prune young trees to shape and control height; encourage lateral branching for more flowers. Pests and Diseases: Not overly susceptible however, monitor your plant for pests like aphids, mealybugs and spider mites. Watch for leaf curling (mites) and leaves falling off (small shelled looking insects). They can be susceptible to fungal issues though. Treat both promptly with insecticidal soap, Eco Oil or Neem Oil. Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage. We recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day for a fertiliser, which can be found in our store, however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage. Fertiliser:  Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food     We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.   We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.   Interested in this product? Have a look at these  Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) 100% Pure Essential Oil 10ml Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea) Plant Agonis flexuosa (Western Australia Peppermint Tree) Plant