Calophyllum tacamahaca
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Calophyllum tacamahaca

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
26
Observations
26

Description

Source: leafsnap

Calophyllum is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Calophyllaceae. They are mainly distributed in Asia, with some species in Africa, the Americas, Australasia, and the Pacific Islands.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Calophyllum tacamahaca is native to open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, which provide abundant light. It performs best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Calophyllum tacamahaca comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot endure cold and requires higher temperatures for growth. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilizing is essential for the care of Calophyllum tacamahaca. Applying nutrients regularly during the growing season maintains the energy for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental appeal, and stunted or weak growth that is prone to breakage.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Calophyllum
Family
Calophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
14.94 m to 24.99 m
Mature Spread
7.92 m to 11.89 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

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