The Cornutia Grandifolia (a fancy name for a plant casually called the Tropical Lilac) boasts some of the most interestingly colored flowers you will ever see. Its many flowers are a conspicuous blue and blossom towards the end of autumn, adding a much-needed bright hue to a season full of dreary browns and yellows.
This lilac is actually a tree, often growing to heights of 20 feet, with the width of the foliage at the top making it seem even larger. It is a popular plant among gardeners, as it is not known to attract insects or disease. In fact, the only pest known to bother the Tropical Lilac is a species of weevil from Sri Lanka, and even it only causes minor aesthetic harm that will not hurt the health of your tree, but can make your gardening look amateur.
The Tropical Lilac is a very manageable plant and can be adjusted to suit many growing situations. Being a tropical plant, it will flourish tall and wide in an area that is exposed to large amounts of sunlight and water. However, it can be pruned extensively to keep it small enough to fit in almost any empty spot in your garden. Planting your Cornutia Grandifolia in a partially shaded area will also help encourage it to stay small. Its dark green leaves and crisp, breezy lilac scent will be sure to provide a refreshing, exotic atmosphere. This lilac is not destructive and can cohabitate with any number or species of other plants that live in your garden.
The Cornutia Grandifolia provides an aroma like none other. Its scent is frequently used or imitated in all types merchandise, like chemical air fresheners, candles, and scented oils. For years and years, its lovely smell has even been used as the basis for many a perfume and cologne. Why would anyone buy these silly items when you can have a natural, renewable source of that lovely scent growing on your lawn? The Tropical Lilac will lend its precious scent to your garden, and a few trimmings can keep your home smelling fresh as well.
Once the Tropical Lilac has flowers come about, seedpods will have formed. Because they are dry and unattractive, they may upset the beauty of your lilac tree. The pods do not fall from the tree quickly, but you can pluck them from its branches on your own. Perhaps you will want to offer some of the seeds to your neighbors, as they are rather simple to cultivate. All you have to do is dig a hole that is the proper width and depth.
As the Cornutia Grandifolia begins to grow, it will need to secure its roots to the soil and be able to rise through the surface of the earth beneath which it is buried. It will need the soil to be packed in so that it is fully supported. It will also need to be watered considerably and lightly fertilized often. The whole block will thank you for the lovely smell that will accent your neighborhood.
A beautiful specimen of tropical plants, the Cornutia Grandifolia/Tropical Lilac will certainly impress with minimal care. Its wonderful, sweet scent will complete your garden, and can even be grown large enough to provide shade or privacy in your garden or on the terrace.
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Steve Habib operates a landscape maintenance company in Florida and publishes useful, practical tips, advice and articles on several different kinds of plants free to anyone who visit learn more about fragrant plants
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