Pipturus forbesii
A tropical, native Hawaiian perennial shrub in the Urticaceae family, thriving in bright light, drying between waterings, and suitable for outdoor growth in USDA hardiness zones 10a–11b.
Common Names
Mamaki, Forbes' Pipturus, Forbes Pipturus
Summary
Mamaki is a shrub perennial in the Urticaceae family native to Hawaiʻi, United States.
Outdoors, it is suitable in warm regions (USDA hardiness zones 10a–11b); it requires ample sunlight (place near a south-facing window) and well-drained soil. Watering guideline is 0.5 cups every 9 days with soil drying between waterings; most potting soils have ample nutrients, with repot after the plant doubles in size or once a year to replenish nutrients. It poses no hazard to humans or pets.
Lifecycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zones
Zones 10a-11b
Soil Type
Well-draining soil; avoid soggy soil.
Soil Drainage
Well-draining soil
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow
Taxonomy
- Taxonomic Rank
- Species
- Author
- Krajina
- Publication
- Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 9(3): 6 (1930)
Superior Taxa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Subkingdom
- Pteridobiotina
- Phylum
- Angiosperms
- Order
- Rosales
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Genus
- Pipturus