Water
Water regularly once established, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in pots or garden beds.
Also known as Clam-Cherry · Gooseberry · Guana Berry
Locustberry (Byrsonima lucida) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America, known for its attractive pink to red fruits.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings once established. Reduce in cooler months. Good drainage is essential.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly once established, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in pots or garden beds.
Prune to shape and maintain desired size, typically after flowering. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth.
Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering and fruiting.
Propagate from seeds, which require stratification before sowing, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining medium in a warm, humid environment.
Repot young plants annually or bi-annually in spring as needed. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Locustberry (Byrsonima lucida)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus | Byrsonima |
| Species | Byrsonima lucida |
Similar in genus Byrsonima
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data