Queensland Pittosporum
Pittosporum ferrugineum
Family: Pittosporaceae
Queensland Pittosporum grows in partial sun and prefers moist tropical soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Queensland Pittosporum
Queensland Pittosporum growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Moist tropical soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Queensland Pittosporum as 21-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-300 days.
Plant Overview
Queensland Pittosporum (Pittosporum ferrugineum) is listed in the Pittosporaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4469
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Queensland Pittosporum is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist tropical soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Moist tropical soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-45 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-300 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-45 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-300 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.