What kind of growing environment does the dog's tooth flower (Tabernaemontana divaricata) like? These conditions need to be met

The family and genus of the dog's tooth flower

The dog's tooth flower is a plant in the genus Tabernaemontana of the family Apocynaceae, an evergreen shrub.

Alternative names of the dog's tooth flower

The dog's tooth flower is also called white dog flower, lion flower, and tofu flower.

The origin of the dog's tooth flower

The dog's tooth flower is cultivated in most parts of the country, concentrated in most areas of East China, Southwest China, and Central-South China. Its flowers have a strong fragrance, and the flowering period is from May to August.

Morphological characteristics of the dog's tooth flower

The leaves of the dog's tooth flower are opposite, long elliptic-lanceolate, entire, 5-11 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide.

The flowers are white, borne at the top of new shoots. When in bud, they resemble gardenia flowers. The flowering period is from May to November. This flower has green leaves that seem about to drip with dew, and the blossoms are crystal clear and pure white with a delicate fragrance, making it an excellent potted flower.