Pouteria caimito, commonly known as Abiu, is a tropical fruit tree native to the Amazon. It is known for its sweet, translucent, jelly-like pulp and smooth, bright yellow
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and fruit production.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruiting.
Soil
Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral loam
Temperature
Prefers warm, tropical temperatures; sensitive to cold.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular feeding with balanced fertilizer, especially for fruiting trees.
Requires full sun for best growth and fruit production.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruiting.
Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral loam
Prefers warm, tropical temperatures; sensitive to cold.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular feeding with balanced fertilizer, especially for fruiting trees.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-15 m
Spread
3-8 m
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Dark green
Leaf Type
Simple, elliptic to obovate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The fruit is edible and widely consumed. No known toxic parts.
