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Huarango

Huarango Care

Prosopis Pallida

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What is the plant

Prosopis pallida is a shrub or a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a broad crown; it can grow from 8 - 20 metres tall. The tree is usually spiny, at least when it is young, and has an irregular, often crooked, short bole up to 60cm in diameter.The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its edible seedpods, timber, tannins etc. Thornless varieties have been developed and these are sometimes planted for shade and as ornamentals

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sunlight
Requires a sunny position.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid and saline soils.

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Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 19 - 32°c. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -2°c or lower, but new growth can be killed at -1°c
Additional
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

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