Pithecellobium dulce is a tree that reaches a height of about 10 to 15 m (33 to 49 ft). Its trunk is spiny and its leaves are bipinnate. Each pinna has a single pair of ovate-oblong leaflets that are about 2 to 4 cm (0.79 to 1.57 in) long. The flowers are greenish-white, fragrant, sessile and reach about 12 cm (4.7 in) in length, though appear shorter due to coiling. The flowers produce a pod, which turns pink when ripe and opens to expose the seed arils; a pink or white, edible pulp. The pulp contains black shiny seeds that are circular and flat. Pollen is a polyad of many pollen grains stitched together.
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Pithecellobium Dulce
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
10 - 12
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The plant can survive droughts and poor soils, but it's better to grow it in well-drained soil.
Pruning
Prune the plant to stimulate new leaf growth.
Sunlight
Strong light is preferred. It can grow under shade, but it will produce more white leaves.
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Soil
The plant can survive droughts and poor soils, but it's better to grow it in well-drained soil.
Additional
There are sharp spines near leaves, so keep the plant away from children.
Popularity
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