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Ghanja Kola (Cola nitida)

Cola nitida is a large tree native to West Africa, producing caffeine-rich seeds used in beverages and traditional ceremonies.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm tropical climates.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler periods.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm tropical climates.

Avoid frost and temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

12-20 m

Spread

6-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Bichea nitida (Vent.) Farw.
Braxipis nitida (Vent.) Raf.
Cola alba A.Chev.
Cola astrophora Warb.
Cola vera K.Schum.
Sterculia cola Pers.
Sterculia nitida Vent.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusCola
  • speciesCola nitida
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

Additional Care Tips

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