Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as Kratom, is a tropical evergreen tree from Southeast Asia, recognized for its psychoactive alkaloids.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but allow the top inch to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil. A mix of potting soil, compost, and perlite is suitable.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Protect from intense direct sunlight, especially afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but allow the top inch to dry out between waterings.
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil. A mix of potting soil, compost, and perlite is suitable.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range is 20-30°C. Avoid temperatures below 15°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during the growing season.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to autumn.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-30 m
Spread
5-15 m
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite, ovate to elliptic
Flower Size
0.5 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Contains alkaloids like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which have psychoactive effects. Not considered toxic in the traditional sense but has significant physiological effects.
