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Bellucia pentamera (Bellucia pentamera)

Bellucia pentamera is a large shrub or small tree native to the Andes, known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of potting soil with compost and perlite or sand is suitable.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid harsh afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of potting soil with compost and perlite or sand is suitable.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-8 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Axinanthera bellucia H.Karst.
Axinanthera macrophylla H.Karst.
Bellucia aricuaizensium Pittier
Bellucia axinanthera Triana
Bellucia costaricensis Cogn. ex T.Durand & Pittier
Bellucia weberbaueri Cogn.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyMelastomataceae
  • genusBellucia
  • speciesBellucia pentamera
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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