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Lecythis Persistens

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What is the plant

Lecythis is a genus of woody plant in the Lecythidaceae family first described as a genus in 1758. It is native to Central America and South America.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

14°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
Water only occasionally; during summer water can be done more often.
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.
Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.

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Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.

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