Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent waterlogged roots, which can lead to rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root issues.
Also known as Pale-Fruited Monotes
Monotes glaber, known as Inyunya, is a tree native to Africa, often found in woodlands and savannas, playing a role in its local ecosystems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Loam
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C; avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season; cease in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent waterlogged roots, which can lead to rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root issues.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to encourage a bushier habit and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light trimming can be done throughout the growing season to maintain shape.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a moist, well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually in spring, moving them into slightly larger containers. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a standard houseplant mix with added perlite.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Inyunya (Monotes glaber)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus | Monotes |
| Species | Monotes glaber |
Similar in genus Monotes
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
