6 responses

1. Hi Lisa

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   If your plant is growing and flowering, that’s a sign that conditions are favourable. It is normal for a plant to lose some leaves in the growing period and dying leaves of this species tend to be dark. If the leaf loss is excessive and the plant shows visible signs of stress, I’d recommend taking a picture or branch sample to your local nursery for advice.

   Note that Rothmania globosa is a large shrub reaching up to 4m in height, so is not well suited for growing in a container for an extended length of time. So you may need to plant it in the ground after a few seasons.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

2. I have a Rothmania globosa planted in a pot in full sun (west facing Somerset West). It is growing and flowering but lots of leaves go black and fall off. It gets plenty of water and it has been fed. Should I move the pot to a more shaded position or is the leaf loss normal?

3. Hi Carin

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   The roots of Rothmannia globosa can spread up to 6m and it is safe to plant it at least 2m from any structure.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

4. Hi Glenice

   what does the root system of Rothmannia globosa look like? Can it be planted in close proximity of a boundary wall and swimming pool?

5. Hi Jeanette

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   The Gardenia family, to which Rothmannia globosa belongs, is relatively easy to propagate from seed. Perhaps your seeds were parasitised?

   Seed should be collected when the fruit turns brown. Rinse off the pulp and soak the seeds in boiling water before planting out.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

6. hello hopefully you can help me I have been trying to grow a rothmannia globosa,bell gardenia I have tried ths seeds,then small fresh cuttings,also tried the old wood cuttings but no luck thanking Jeanette