Clusia fluminensis
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Clusia fluminensis

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
172
Observations
49

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Clusia fluminensis occurs naturally in habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adjust to full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatility and hardiness.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Clusia fluminensis comes from tropical areas, where the climate is typically warm and humid. As a result, it is well adapted 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 usually cannot withstand cold and requires higher temperatures to grow; if the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Clusia fluminensis is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy. This supports overall growth and the development of flowers. Fertilization improves the foliage, stems, and branches, and encourages flowers that are large, vivid, and long-lasting. It helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and boosts the plant's health and resistance to disease.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Clusia
Family
Clusiaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Mature Spread
1.52 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Brazil

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