Strombocarpa tamarugo, the Tamarugo tree, is native to the Atacama Desert, known for its exceptional salt tolerance and adaptations to extreme arid environments.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils, including saline and sandy conditions, but prefers well-drained soil.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly, if at all.
Requires full sun.
Essential for survival and growth in arid conditions.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Drought tolerant, avoid overwatering.
Tolerates a wide range of soils, including saline and sandy conditions, but prefers well-drained soil.
Prefers warm temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.
Outdoor
Fertilize sparingly, if at all.
Adapted to nutrient-poor soils.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
8-15 m
Spread
5-8 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
1.5-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
