Bella Sombra

Bella Sombra Care

Phytolacca Dioica

What is the plant

Bella sombra is a fast-growing and long-lived evergreen tree with a domed crown, that can grow from 10 - 25 metres tall. The stout, erect bole is 80 - 160cm in diameter at breast height. It is uniquely swollen at the base, which may grow to 4 metres in diameter, spreading above the ground so that the tree appears to be standing on a mound. The trunk and branches contain up to 80% of water.The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild as a source of food, medicines and other commodities. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant, capable of providing an excellent shade in areas where other trees will not grow

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8a - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water often in the first weeks. Water potted plants at least once a week, as soon as the top soil dries. Ultimately, if it does not rain for a month, consider watering.
Sunlight
in full sun or partial shade
Soil
The leaves are poisonous. They are said to be all right to eat when young, the toxins developing as they grow older. Other parts of the plant, including the fruit, are likely to be poisonous.

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Temperature
This species is tolerant to temperatures down to between -5 and -10°.
Additional
The leaves are poisonous. They are said to be all right to eat when young, the toxins developing as they grow older. Other parts of the plant, including the fruit, are likely to be poisonous.
Popularity
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