Ceriops tagal | | Various
Ceriops tagal belongs to the plant family RHIZOPHORACE and Genus Ceriops This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Ceriops tagal does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Ceriops tagal so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Ceriops tagal is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The bark of Ceriops tagal has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including black, brown and purple. Ceriops tagal is used in Malaysia for dyeing. Used with indigo to produce alternate colors.
The Bark of Ceriops tagal can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … black,brown,purple
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"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.