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Fish poison tree.
Barringtonia asiatica
Pronunciación buh-ring-TOH-nee-uh ay-zhuh-TAY-see-uh
También se conoce como Asian barringtonia, Box Fruit Tree, Fish Poison Tree, Sea Putat, beach barringtonia, fish-killer-tree, fish-poison-tree, mango-pine
The fish poison tree is a stunning coastal plant known for its large, fragrant, white flowers that bloom at night. It thrives in tropical environments and is often found near the ocean. You will love its dramatic foliage and unique, boxy fruit that floats in water.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Media
- Tipo de planta
- Tropical evergreen tree
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 3 a 7 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 15 to 20 meters
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Medio
Cuidados
Keep this tree in a warm, humid spot with plenty of sun to encourage healthy growth. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet for too long. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but never soggy.
- Riego
- Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Poda
- Prune away dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain a clean shape.
- Trasplante
- Repot only when the roots have completely filled the current container.
- Suelo
- Well draining, sandy, or loamy soil
- pH del suelo
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The seeds and other parts of this plant are toxic to both cats and dogs if ingested.
Cómo identificarla
- Large, glossy, dark green leaves
- Showy white flowers with pink stamens
- Distinctive square, fibrous, floating fruit
- Thick, woody, spreading trunk
Ciencia
- Familia
- Lecythidaceae
- Género
- Barringtonia
- Orden
- Ericales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
También en
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