How to tend a Bixa orellana
Also known as: Orellana americana (Poir.) Kuntze, Orellana americana var. leiocarpa Kuntze, Orellana orellana (L.) Kuntze, Bixa upatensis Ram.Goyena, Bixa acuminata Bojer, Bixa americana Poir., Bixa katangensis Delpierre, Bixa odorata Ruiz & Pav., Bixa orellana var. leiocarpa (Kuntze) Standl. & L.O.Williams, Bixa orleana Noronha, Bixa purpurea Sweet, Bixa tinctaria Salisb., Bixa orellana f. leiocarpa (Kuntze) J.F.Macbr., Bixa orellana var. orellana , Bixa tinctoria Salisb., Orellana americana var. normalis Kuntze, Bixa odorata Ruiz & Pav. ex G.Don
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- United States
- Category
- Bixaceae, Bixa
- Size
- Diameter ⥠20 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period from June, fruiting period October-December
- Flower colors
- pink, fruit color red
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