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Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Drought tolerant once established.
Also known as Aromita · Aromo Negro
Vachellia aroma is a thorny tree native to South America, known for its fragrant yellow flowers and medicinal uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
90% intensity
Tolerates partial shade.
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce in cooler months.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils and is tolerant of poor, dry conditions.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideal range is 18-25°C.
80% intensity
Tolerates heat well.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
30% intensity
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 moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Drought tolerant once established.
Prune to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain form.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in summer.
As a tree, repotting is generally not applicable unless grown in a container, in which case it should be repotted every 2-3 years.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vachellia |
| Species | Vachellia aroma |
Similar in genus Vachellia
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