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Vachellia caven (Vachellia caven)

Vachellia caven, a thorny tree or shrub native to Chile and Argentina, features fragrant yellow flowers and is often cultivated for ornamental purposes.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures, ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures, ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Can tolerate brief periods of frost once established.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-10 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Acacia adenocarpa Walp.
Acacia adenopa Hook. & Arn.
Acacia aromatica Poepp. ex Benth.
Acacia caven (Molina) Molina
Acacia cavenia Bertero
Acacia ibirocayensis Marchiori
Inga caven (Molina) Mérat & Lens
Mimosa caven Molina
Mimosa cavenia Molina
Vachellia ibirocayensis (Marchiori) Deble & Marchiori
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusVachellia
  • speciesVachellia caven
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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