Harrisonia perforata | . Originated in … Thailand | Various
Harrisonia perforata belongs to the plant family SIMAROUBACE and Genus Harrisonia 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 Harrisonia perforata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Harrisonia perforata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Harrisonia perforata 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 fruit of Harrisonia perforata has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Black is the most typical color produced by this plant. Harrisonia perforata has been used in Thailand for dyeing.
The Fruit of Harrisonia perforata can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … black
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.