How to tend a Diospyros lotus

Also known as: Dactylus trapezuntinus Forssk., Diospyros calycina Dippel, Diospyros lotus f. ellipsoidea Makino, Diospyros lotus f. globosa Makino, Diospyros lotus f. longifolia Z.Y.Zhang, Diospyros lotus f. ovoidea Makino, Diospyros mediterranea Oken, Diospyros umlovok Griff., Diospyros lotus var. mollissima C.Y.Wu, Diospyros lotus var. lotus , Diospyros lotus var. laevis H.Ohba & S.Akiyama, Diospyros lotus var. angustifolia Gaudin

Watering

Keep soil moist

Sunlight

Like sunshine

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply manure once a year

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Ebenaceae, Diospyros
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 15-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period October-November
Flower colors
light yellow, red, fruit color blue black
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