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| Family | Meliaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Aglaia odorata |
| Common Names | Chinese perfume plant. Chinese rice flower. Mock lemon. |
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| Size/Shape | Its habit is upright, bushy. Grows to 3-4 in containers. Slow growing up to 15 feet tall. Tree. Small tree or shrub. |
| Flowers | Tiny yellow flowers. Cream to light yellow flowers. They are followed by fleshy, purple berries. |
| Blooming Season | On and off throughout the year. Everbloomer. |
| Fragrance | A delicate sweet fragrance. Sweet scented. Very strong perfume. The fragrance is outstanding. |
| Use | Has insecticidal properties. |
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| Propagation | Very easy to grow. Seeds, cuttings. Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Soil | Mildly acidic to neutral. |
| Water | Does well under conditions of low humidity. Moderate water. |
| Light | Does well under conditions of low light. Full sun, part sun or shade. Full sun to part sun. |
| Climate | Zone 10 and higher. Minimum temperature 35°. |
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| Source to Buy | Logees plant. |
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