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Fish poison tree.
Barringtonia asiatica
Prononciation buh-ring-TOH-nee-uh ay-zhuh-TAY-see-uh
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Tropical evergreen tree
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 15 to 20 meters
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Prune away dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain a clean shape.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the roots have completely filled the current container.
- Sol
- Well draining, sandy, or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The seeds and other parts of this plant are toxic to both cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Large, glossy, dark green leaves
- Showy white flowers with pink stamens
- Distinctive square, fibrous, floating fruit
- Thick, woody, spreading trunk
Science
- Famille
- Lecythidaceae
- Genre
- Barringtonia
- Ordre
- Ericales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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