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Slugwood (Beilschmiedia pendula)

Slugwood (Beilschmiedia pendula) is a large evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, known for its dense canopy and attractive foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-27 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

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Synonyms
Beilschmiedia brenesii C.K.Allen
Beilschmiedia thomaea (Nees) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.
Cryptocarya kostermansiana C.K.Allen
Hufelandia pendula (Sw.) Nees
Hufelandia thomaea Nees
Laurus pendula Sw.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLaurales
  • familyLauraceae
  • genusBeilschmiedia
  • speciesBeilschmiedia pendula
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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