Anacahuita

Anacahuita Care

Cordia Boissieri

What is the plant

C. boissieri - C. boissieri is a rounded, evergreen shrub or small tree with rough, oval, grey-green leaves and, from spring into autumn, clusters of papery, white flowers with yellow centres. Flowers are followed by edible yet unpalatable, ovoid, green fruit ripening creamy-white.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

min 2°C

hardiness zone

9 - 11

difficulty

Easy

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Infrequent deep irrigations during dry times; however, more water in the summer will hasten growth.
Pruning
Rarely, and only to shape.
Fertilizer
Feed once a year.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well drained, but with some ability to retain nutrients (referred to as having a good cation exchange capacity).
Temperature
Deciduousat about 25° F; branches may be killed below 20°.

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Popularity
362 people already have this plant 56 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Anacahuita Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Popularity