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Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi)

Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi) is a tropical fruit tree native to the Philippines, known for its velvety fruit and dense wood.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed annually in spring with balanced fertilizer; use diluted liquid fertilizer for containers.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

6-15 m

Spread

5-8 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cavanillea mabolo Poir.
Cavanillea philippensis Desr.
Diospyros durionoides Bakh.
Diospyros malacapai A.DC.
Diospyros merrillii Elmer
Diospyros utilis Hemsl.
Embryopteris discolor (Willd.) G.Don
Mabola edulis Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderEricales
  • familyEbenaceae
  • genusDiospyros
  • speciesDiospyros blancoi
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

The fruit is edible, and no significant toxicity is reported for other parts of the plant.

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