How to grow and care for Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Bajan ackee, Ginepa, Quenepa, Quenette, Skinup, Mamón, Canepa, Kenepa, Huaya, Genip, Guinep
Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. 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 Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. 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 Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Sapindales, Family: Sapindaceae, Genus: Melicoccus, Species: Melicoccus bijugatus
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Sapindales |
Family | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Melicoccus |
Species | Melicoccus bijugatus |
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