Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months, but never allow the soil to dry out completely. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Fijian Longan · Island Lychee · Kava
Kasai (Pometia pinnata) - care, growing guide & benefits for this Pometia species. Find watering, sunlight, soil, and growing tips to keep Kasai healthy, plus identification notes and plant profile details from ePlant AI.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Bright, indirect light indoors or full sun outdoors.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry.
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic conditions.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.
90% intensity
Sensitive to frost and prolonged cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
60% intensity
Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months, but never allow the soil to dry out completely. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or diseased branches, and improve fruit production. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done after fruiting. Avoid over-pruning, which can reduce yield.
Easily propagated from seeds, which should be sown fresh. Cuttings can also be taken from mature trees, though rooting can be slower. Grafting is used for specific cultivars.
Young trees may need repotting every 1-2 years into a larger container. Mature trees are best planted in the ground. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Kasai (Pometia pinnata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Pometia |
| Species | Pometia pinnata |
Similar in genus Pometia
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