Water
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially during cooler months. Reduce watering in winter to mimic drier periods.
Also known as Brazilian Walnut · Jennywood
Cordia goeldiana is a fast-growing tree native to the Amazon rainforest, known for its beautiful, trumpet-shaped white flowers and durable timber.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct sun, especially in the morning.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
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 regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially during cooler months. Reduce watering in winter to mimic drier periods.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged branches. Light pruning can be done at any time, but heavier pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Use a rooting hormone to improve success rates. Plant cuttings in a well-draining medium and keep them in a warm, humid environment until roots develop.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with good drainage. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, just before the start of the active growing season.
Use a fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cordia Goeldiana (Cordia goeldiana)
Where Cordia Goeldiana (Cordia goeldiana) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Cordia |
| Species | Cordia goeldiana |
Similar in genus Cordia
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