Water
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. During prolonged dry spells, provide supplemental water.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can harm the roots of Gambeya albida.
Also known as African Star Apple
White Star Apple (Gambeya albida) is a tropical tree native to West Africa, producing edible, sweet, white fruits and utilized for its timber and medicinal properties.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect young plants from intense direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. During prolonged dry spells, provide supplemental water.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can harm the roots of Gambeya albida.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done after fruiting or in late winter before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth and better fruit production.
Propagation is typically done by seeds or grafting. Seeds need to be sown fresh in a well-draining mix and kept warm.
Grafting onto suitable rootstock is often more successful for achieving desired traits and faster fruiting in Gambeya albida.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, every 3-5 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, sand, and loam, to ensure good aeration for the roots.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of White Star Apple (Gambeya albida)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Gambeya |
| Species | Gambeya albida |
Similar in genus Gambeya
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data