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Simpoh Air

Dillenia suffruticosa, Dilleniaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sour Vine FruitAmbelania acida
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
White MalangaXanthosoma mafaffa
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
CambucaPlinia rivularis
Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Velvet LeafCallicarpa pedunculata

Understory shrubs compete for filtered light and may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionUnderstory FillInsect HabitatOrnamental

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Simpoh Air grow in?

Simpoh Air grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Simpoh Air?

Good companions for Simpoh Air include Sour Vine Fruit, White Malanga, Cambuca.

Design guilds with Simpoh Air and see companion relationships visually.

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