Sapindus — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Sapindus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sapindus drummondii
Sapindus drummondii
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any well-drained soil in full sun. This species tolerates a wide range of soils, including those that are dry, stony and nutrient deficient. One report says that this species will probably not survive long outdoors in Britain, even though it is the hardiest member of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Sapindus emarginatus
Sapindus emarginatus
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 32 - 40°c, but can tolerate 10 - 47°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about 2°c.
Full cultivation guide →Sapindus marginatus
Sapindus marginatus
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the mildest areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Sapindus mukorossi
Sapindus mukorossi
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropical to the tropical zone, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual rainfall is around 1,750mm. Succeeds in a sunny position in any well-drained soil.
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Sapindus oahuensis
Sapindus oahuensis
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun. Very tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils, including those that are dry, stony and nutrient deficient.
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Sapindus rarak
Sapindus rarak
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, growing mainly in areas with a distinct dry season, at elevations up to 2,100 metres. Prefers a position in full sun. Very tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils, including those that are dry, stony and nutrient deficient.
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Sapindus saponaria
Sapindus saponaria
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position in any well-drained soil. Plants are very tolerant of a wide range of soils, including those that are dry, stony or nutrient deficient. Established plants are very drought tolerant.
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Sapindus trifoliatus
Sapindus trifoliatus
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 32 - 40°c, but can tolerate 10 - 47°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about 2°c.
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