Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as Antidesma cuspidatum prefers slightly drier conditions between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially during cooler months.
Antidesma cuspidatum is a large shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its attractive foliage and small, edible fruits. It thrives in tropical climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light, but can tolerate some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C; avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, reduce in winter.
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. Avoid overwatering, as Antidesma cuspidatum prefers slightly drier conditions between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially during cooler months.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead, damaged, 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 Antidesma cuspidatum from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium, keeping the soil consistently moist and providing bottom heat for best results.
Patience is key for successful rooting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring, before the active growing season begins.
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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 Antidesma Cuspidatum (Antidesma cuspidatum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Antidesma |
| Species | Antidesma cuspidatum |
Similar in genus Antidesma
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