Strophanthus kombe | Kombe Arrow Poison, Strophanthus | Various
Strophanthus kombe belongs to the plant family APOCYNACEĈ and Genus Strophanthus 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 Strophanthus kombe does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Strophanthus kombe so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Strophanthus kombe Kombe arrow poison,strophanthus 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).
Strophanthus kombe is thought to have beneficial uses as either a cardiac or a diuretic. Kombe arrow poison (sometimes called strophanthus) requires professional guidance for safe usage. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the seeds.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.