Mindanao Gum is a perennial grown for its blooms, which open in spring and return year after year. It's hardy across USDA zones 10 through 12. Its spring flowers are a real draw for honeybees and native bees. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
10-12
pH Range
4.5-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Mindanao Gum is
Mindanao Gum grows as a perennial. It blooms in spring.
How to grow Mindanao Gum
Mindanao Gum grows in USDA zones 10 through 12. Mindanao Gum does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.5 to 8, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 240 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
10-12
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.5 - 8
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Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
60.8°F
The lowest temperature it shrugs off — below this, expect damage without cover.
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Frost-Free Days
240+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Start the season right
Plant mindanao gum in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Mindanao Gum prefers pH 4.5 to 8 (FAO ECOCROP). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut mindanao gum blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — mindanao gum is toxic to dogs and cats (moderate severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Mindanao Gum is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Mindanao Gum thrives
Mindanao Gum is hardy across USDA zones 10 through 12. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 10–12·Where Mindanao Gum growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Mindanao Gum can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Mindanao Gum in my zone?
Mindanao Gum grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Mindanao Gum?
Most growers plant mindanao gum after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 240-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Mindanao Gum need?
Mindanao Gum needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Mindanao Gum need?
Mindanao Gum prefers soil pH 4.5 to 8, on well-drained ground (FAO ECOCROP). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Mindanao Gum attract pollinators?
Yes — mindanao gum's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for honeybees and native bees.
Is Mindanao Gum safe for pets?
Mindanao Gum is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with moderate severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)