Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Also known as Fevernut · Grey Nicker · Nicker-Nut Caesalpinia
Caesalpinia bonduc is a spiny, scrambling shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for its yellow flowers and hard, gray seeds used in traditional medicine
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
100% intensity
Prefers full sun exposure for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures; protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Seeds are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming.
Propagate from seeds, which may require scarification (nicking the seed coat) or soaking in warm water to improve germination rates. Seeds can be sown in well-draining potting mix in spring or early summer.
Stem cuttings can also be rooted under favorable conditions.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Caesalpinia Bonduc (Guilandina bonduc)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Guilandina |
| Species | Guilandina bonduc |
Similar in genus Guilandina
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
