Florida mayten
Tricerma phyllanthoides
Last reviewed: October 2026
Florida mayten (Tricerma phyllanthoides) is a perennial shrub native to FL, TX. It blooms in April and May. The flowers draw native bees.
Toxicity unknown
Florida mayten (Tricerma phyllanthoides) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
60"–120" H × 48"–96" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
FL, TX
Pollinators
native bees
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An evergreen shrub native to coastal hammock habitats, with simple leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. Detailed growth records are limited, so gardeners should confirm mature size with a local native plant nursery.
Growing Florida mayten
Grow Florida mayten in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 60 to 120 inches tall and spread 48 to 96 inches wide.
Wildlife value
As a native hammock species, it likely provides some habitat value for local insects, though documented wildlife relationships are limited.
Common questions
- How much sun does Florida mayten need?
- Florida mayten grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Florida mayten bloom?
- Florida mayten blooms in April and May.
- Where is Florida mayten native?
- Florida mayten (Tricerma phyllanthoides) is native to FL, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Florida mayten attract?
- Florida mayten draws native bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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