{"product_id":"pittosporum-tobira-variegatum-6-pot","title":"Pittosporum Tobira Variegatum - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePittosporum tobira 'Variegatum', commonly called variegated Japanese mock orange, is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub prized for its glossy grey-green leaves edged in creamy white. The colourful foliage brightens shaded corners and provides a cool, marbled backdrop in mixed beds throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late winter to spring it produces clusters of small white-to-pale-yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance reminiscent of orange blossom. Tolerant of heat, coastal salt and a range of soils, it is a low-maintenance choice for Indian gardens, suiting formal hedges, foundation plantings and large containers on balconies and terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePittosporaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan, China and Korea (East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m (kept lower with trimming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; glossy grey-green leaves with creamy-white margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pale yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter to spring (Feb-Apr in India)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical; thrives in plains and hill stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; variegation is brightest in good light but afternoon shade helps in hot plains.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water when the top 3-5 cm of soil dries. Drought-tolerant once established; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy or sandy soil enriched with compost; tolerates a wide pH range and coastal salt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 15-32 C; tolerates brief dips near 0 C and heat up to ~40 C with adequate water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most humidity levels; thrives in both coastal and inland conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed a balanced NPK or compost in spring and again after the monsoon; avoid over-feeding.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim after flowering to shape; responds well to clipping for formal hedges and topiary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger, well-drained pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-hardwood stem cuttings in monsoon or spring; rooting hormone improves success.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-free; watch for aphids, scale, mealybugs and occasional sooty mould.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to people and pets; not listed on the ASPCA toxic-plant list.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clipped evergreen hedges, screens and formal borders\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foundation and foliage planting to brighten shaded corners\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Large containers for balconies, terraces and entrances\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coastal and seaside gardens due to salt tolerance\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Topiary and low-maintenance landscaping\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the start of the monsoon (June-July) so roots establish before the dry season. In the hot plains, give it some afternoon shade and a thick mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Trim lightly after the spring flush to maintain shape and encourage dense, well-coloured growth. Feed with compost in spring and post-monsoon, and ensure sharp drainage in pots to prevent root rot during heavy rains.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Pittosporum Tobira Variegatum grow well in Indian plains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is heat- and drought-tolerant once established and thrives across India\u0026amp;#039;s plains and hill stations. In very hot regions give it light afternoon shade and mulch to keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it as a hedge or in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth work well. It clips neatly into dense formal hedges and screens, and its slow, compact habit makes it ideal for large containers on balconies and terraces. Trim after flowering to keep it shapely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Pittosporum Tobira Variegatum safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is generally regarded as non-toxic and is not on the ASPCA toxic-plant list. As a precaution, discourage children and pets from chewing any ornamental plant and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049056567542,"sku":"PLT-PITTOSPORUMT-P06-NA","price":70.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/8ipEr3VS8h7MJsHGH4NKscNWApDYZgz0Ox1KmzT3.jpg?v=1782711811","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/pittosporum-tobira-variegatum-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}