Sterculiaceae
Publications
Cocoa (Chocolate Bean) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
HS307/HS1057 by Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Gene JoynerJanuary 7, 2020
Dombeya spp.Tropical Snowball
FP182/FPS182 by Edward F. GilmanOctober 18, 2023This document provides an overview of the tropical snowball (Dombeya spp.), a shrub native to tropical Africa. It highlights the plant’s characteristics, including its bright pink or red flowers, coarse-textured foliage, and fast growth rate. The shrub thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 and can be planted year-round1. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in sunny landscapes and requires regular fertilization to maintain its vibrant green leaves. The document also notes the plant’s susceptibility to pests such as aphids and scales, and the potential for micronutrient deficiencies in high pH soils. Original publication date October 1999.
Dombeya wallichii: Pinkball
ST232/ENH391 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertFebruary 28, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Firmiana simplex: Chinese Parasoltree
ST259/ENH418 by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. WatsonJuly 10, 2014
