Ylang Ylang

Cananga odorata

moderate both ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 3–5 days

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

High (60%+)

🌡️ Temperature

65–95°F (18–35°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Monthly

🪴 Repotting

Every 2 years when young

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About Ylang Ylang

Source of one of the world's most famous perfume ingredients. Drooping yellow flowers with an intoxicating exotic fragrance.

Care tips

  • One of the most intensely fragrant flowers in the world
  • Used in Chanel No. 5 and many other perfumes
  • Only for tropical and subtropical climates outdoors

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