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Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Peruvian Bark · Quinine Tree · Quinquinia Rouge
Cinchona pubescens, commonly known as Quinine, is a large shrub or small tree native to the Andes, famed for its bark containing quinine, historically used to treat malaria.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
80% intensity
Avoid intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
50% intensity
Ideal growing temperatures range from 15-25°C.
70% intensity
Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Reduce feeding in winter.
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 regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Prune to shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Ensure cuttings have good humidity.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound, using a slightly larger pot.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Cinchona |
| Species | Cinchona pubescens |
Similar in genus Cinchona
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