Sea almond.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Tropical tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

30 to 40 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Spring to early summer

Cuidados

This tree thrives in warm, humid environments with plenty of sun. Watch for yellowing leaves, which can indicate the soil is staying too wet or the tree is entering a natural dormancy phase. Ensure the soil drains well to keep the roots happy.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Use a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain shape.

Trasplante

Repot young trees annually until they reach a size that requires a permanent container or ground planting.

Suelo

Sandy, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Long lived, often over 50 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic, but the hard shells of the fruit can be a choking hazard.

Niños

The large, woody fruit shells are hard and can pose a choking risk if left on the ground.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may trigger mild allergic reactions in some people.

Comestibilidad

The kernel inside the fruit is edible, but the fibrous husk is not meant for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Large, glossy, leathery obovate leaves
• Horizontal, tiered branching pattern
• Small, greenish white flower spikes
• Fibrous, almond shaped drupe fruits

Altura

15 a 25m

Anchura

10 a 20m

Hojas

green, red, yellow, deciduous

Flores

white, greenish-white, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

green, red, brown, Year round in tropics

Problemas frecuentes

• Leaf spot — Fungal infections can cause dark spots on foliage during wet seasons.
• Aphids — Small insects that feed on sap and may cause leaf curling.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Summer

Cuidados en invierno

Keep the tree in a warm, frost-free environment during winter. Reduce watering if the tree enters a semi-dormant phase.

En maceta

It is suitable for containers only while in its juvenile stage, requiring a very large pot.

Plant this tree as a canopy layer to provide dappled shade for smaller tropical shrubs.

Buenas compañeras

• Palma de coco — They share similar coastal environmental requirements.
• Chinese hibiscus — They thrive in the same warm, tropical conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Terminalia muelleri — It is a smaller relative with similar leaf structure.

Ciencia

Familia

Combretaceae

Género

Terminalia

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Conservación

This tree is widely naturalized and not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that thrives in sandy, coastal soils and disperses its seeds via ocean currents.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides nesting sites

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

ornamental shade tree, edible nuts, timber, medicinal bark

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it grows best in full, bright sunlight.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Only when young, as it eventually becomes a very large tree.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Terminalia refers to the leaves appearing at the very ends of the shoots. The species name catappa is derived from its Malay name.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called the Indian almond tree.
• The seeds are rich in oil and taste similar to almonds.
• It is highly salt tolerant and thrives near beaches.
• The leaves are used in aquariums to lower water pH.