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Quinine Tree Care

Cinchona Pubescens

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What is the plant

A native species to Central and South America, Red Bark or Red Cinchona (Cinchona pubescens) is a usually 10 m tall deciduous tree with small, thick, and hairy branches known as an effective medicinal plant for malaria due to the quinine content of its bark. It is fast-growing and flowering starts 2 - 3 years after planting. The bark is a bitter, astringent, tonic herb and made into powder, tablets, liquid extracts and tinctures. It should be noted however that excessive use of such has various side effects like headache, rash, abdominal pain, deafness, and blindness. The quinine is also used in making hair oils, shampoo, and insecticide, and as a vulcanizing agent, and in the preparation of certain metals.

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Humidity

Humidity

High

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

18°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    It prefers moist soil.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    There is no need to fertilize this hardy plant.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 25°c, but can tolerate 9 - 28°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 5°c or lower[

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    11 people already have this plant 2 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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