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| Family | Rubiaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Bouvardia longiflora |
| AKA | Bouvardia humboldtii. |
| Common Names | Fragrant bouvardia. Sweet bouvardia. Kangaroo paws. |
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| Size/Shape | Grows to 1-3’ in container. Evergreen shrub, up to 3 feet tall. Protect from wind since it often damages the branches. |
| Leaves | Attractive glossy green leaves. |
| Flowers | Long, white tubular flowers. The white flowers are 3 inches long. Tubular, star-like florets form a cluster blossom at the end of thin, sometimes woody stems. |
| Blooming Season | Intermittent. Fall and winter. |
| Fragrance | Intensely fragrant at night, the flowers evoke intoxicating evening pleasure. Jasmine-scented. Strongly perfumed. Gorgeously perfumed. |
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| Propagation | Cuttings. Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Soil | Good drainage. Fertile. |
| Water | Regular to abundant water. Water regularly. Do not overwater. |
| Food | Feed regularly during the growing period. |
| Pruning | Cut branches back by half when they finish blooming. Hard prune flowered stems in late winter to encourage new growth. |
| Light | Sunny. Full sun. Light shade. Sun to part shade. |
| Climate | Tropical. Minimum temperature 60°. |
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| Source to Buy | Logees plant. |
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