Water
Maintain consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
BukoGnetum gnemon
Also known as Bago · Belinjau · Belinjo
- Category: Vegetable, Fruit, Ornamental
- Type: Tree, Shrub
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Temperature: Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.
- Habitat: Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Buko Care Summary
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Light
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Protect young plants from intense midday sun.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce slightly in cooler months.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil is ideal. It can tolerate a range of soil types if drainage is adequate.
50% intensity
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.
90% intensity
Sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
50% intensity
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
60% intensity
Reduce or stop feeding in winter.
Buko Toxicity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Buko Quick Facts
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
- Plant Type
- Tree, Shrub
- Plant Category
- Vegetable, Fruit, Ornamental
- Plant Place Type
- Ground, Pot
- Plant Environment
- Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
- Lifespan
- Perennials
- Plant Height
- 5-15 m
- Spread
- 3-6 m
- Tall Or Wide
- Tall
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Dormancy
- None
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Simple
Care guide for Buko
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pruning
Prune to shape, remove dead or damaged branches, and encourage bushier growth. Can be pruned heavily to maintain size.
Propagation
Easily propagated from seeds, which require stratification. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Repotting
Young plants may need repotting annually into slightly larger containers. Mature plants are less fussy and can be repotted every 2-3 years.
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Buko Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Buko Taxonomy
Botanical classification