How to grow and care for Chrysophyllum cainito L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Chrysophyllum cainito L.
Chrysophyllum cainito L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Chrysophyllum cainito L.
How often should I water?
check Chrysophyllum cainito L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Chrysophyllum cainito L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Chrysophyllum cainito L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Chrysophyllum cainito L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Chrysophyllum cainito L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Chrysophyllum cainito L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Sapotaceae, Genus: Chrysophyllum, Species: Chrysophyllum cainito
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Ericales |
Family | Sapotaceae |
Genus | Chrysophyllum |
Species | Chrysophyllum cainito |
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