Starfruit.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Tropical fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root rot. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal a need for more iron or better drainage. Protect the tree from cold drafts and freezing temperatures at all costs.

Riego

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune lightly once a year to maintain shape and encourage better fruit production.

Trasplante

Repot only when the tree becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 6.5

Seguridad

Mascotas

Starfruit contains oxalates which can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested in large quantities.

Cómo identificarla

• Distinctive five pointed star shaped fruit
• Glossy pinnate green leaves
• Small clusters of pinkish flowers
• Oval shaped edible yellow fruit

Ciencia

Familia

Oxalidaceae

Género

Averrhoa

Orden

Oxalidales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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