Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during winter months to prevent waterlogging, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Also known as Angico
Piptadenia gonoacantha is a South American tree known for its ornamental value, producing attractive flowers and seedpods. It thrives in tropical climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, intense sun which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season; withhold in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during winter months to prevent waterlogging, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best performed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, allowing the plant to establish in its new container before the heat of summer.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Piptadenia Gonoacantha (Piptadenia gonoacantha) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Piptadenia |
| Species | Piptadenia gonoacantha |
Similar in genus Piptadenia
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