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Canistel (Lucuma campechiana)

Canistel (Lucuma campechiana) is a tropical fruit tree native to Mexico and Central America, known for its sweet, egg-yolk-like fruit.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile loamy soil. Tolerant of a range of soil types if drainage is adequate.

Temperature

Thrives in warm, tropical climates.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense midday sun.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile loamy soil. Tolerant of a range of soil types if drainage is adequate.

Temperature

Thrives in warm, tropical climates.

Ideal range 20-30°C; sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Supplement with compost.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

8-15 m

Spread

5-8 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, alternate, glossy

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Lucuma elongata (C.F.Gaertn.) Steud.
Lucuma glabrifolia Pittier
Lucuma heyderi Standl.
Lucuma inseparabilis Dubard
Lucuma laeteviridis Pittier
Lucuma nervosa A.DC.
Lucuma palmeri Fernald
Lucuma salicifolia Kunth
Lucuma sphaerocarpa A.DC.
Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni
Pouteria elongata (C.F.Gaertn.) Baehni
Pouteria glabrifolia (Pittier) Cronquist
Pouteria laeteviridis (Pittier) Lundell
Pouteria mante Lundell
Radlkoferella glabrifolia (Pittier) Aubrév.
Radlkoferella sphaerocarpa (A.DC.) Pierre
Richardella campechiana (Kunth) Pierre
Richardella nervosa (A.DC.) Pierre
Richardella salicifolia (Kunth) Pierre
Sapota elongata C.F.Gaertn.
Sideroxylon campestre Brandegee
Vitellaria campechiana (Kunth) Engl.
Vitellaria nervosa (A.DC.) Radlk.
Vitellaria salicifolia (Kunth) Engl.
Vitellaria sphaerocarpa (A.DC.) Radlk.
Vitellaria tenuifolia Engl.
Xantolis palmeri (Fernald) Baehni
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderEricales
  • familySapotaceae
  • genusLucuma
  • speciesLucuma campechiana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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