Water
Water consistently, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months, but avoid letting the soil become completely dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Bunchosia apiculata is a tropical tree known for its yellow, edible fruits that ripen to red. It's a beautiful ornamental with potential for fruit production.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost; it is not cold-hardy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months, but avoid letting the soil become completely dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. This encourages bushier growth and can help manage plant size. Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the plant.
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 until established.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting provides fresh nutrients and space for root development, crucial for healthy growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bunchosia Apiculata (Bunchosia apiculata)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus | Bunchosia |
| Species | Bunchosia apiculata |
Similar in genus Bunchosia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data