Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Orange Mangrove

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A tropical mangrove tree with distinctive orange flowers and prop roots, native to Indo-Pacific coastal regions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Orange Mangrove
Family Rhizophoraceae
Genus Bruguiera
Species Gymnorrhiza
Origin Indo-West Pacific
Blooming Orange tubular flowers in spring/summer, often before leaves fully emerge or alongside.
Leaf Color Dark green glossy
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Saline soil or brackish water, high organic content. Requires constant moisture with salt tolerance.

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Watering

High salinity tolerance, requires regular watering with saltwater or brackish mix in cultivation to mimic habitat.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for optimal growth and flowering. Not suitable for low-light indoor conditions.

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Fertilization

Low fertilizer needs due to coastal environment; occasional nutrient supplement if grown in non-saline soil.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning needed; shape young plants for bonsai potential occasionally.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
60% – 90%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
800 – 3500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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