Java Olive (Sterculia foetida)
Sterculia foetida is a large, deciduous tropical tree with a wide canopy, palmately compound leaves, and distinctive, foul-smelling flowers. Woody fruits contain seeds ed
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types.
Temperature
Prefers warm, tropical to subtropical conditions; sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding for young trees; mature trees rarely need much.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
Regular for young trees, less for mature.
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types.
Prefers warm, tropical to subtropical conditions; sensitive to frost.
Ideal 20-35 °C.
Outdoor
Light feeding for young trees; mature trees rarely need much.
Balanced, slow-release.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental, Fruit, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
20-35 m
Spread
10-15 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Palmately compound
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusSterculia
- speciesSterculia foetida
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Edible
Yes
Raw seeds are purgative and can cause gastrointestinal upset. Roasted seeds are edible.