Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, sometimes sharing the name helicopter tree with several other trees with winged fruits which spin in the wind, belongs to the relatively small family, the Hernandiaceae.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius comes from open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, which supply abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adjusting well to different light conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius adapts well to temperature, able to withstand higher heat and considerable temperature swings. In hot weather, it is important to monitor watering and provide proper shade to avoid sunburn. By contrast, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius is relatively vulnerable to low temperatures. While it can tolerate some cold, very low temperatures may cause frost damage.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer to your Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater tolerance of harsh conditions, and improved resistance to pests and diseases. Keep a consistent fertilization schedule for your Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius to maintain richly colored, lush foliage.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Gyrocarpus
- Family
- Hernandiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 10.06 m to 20.12 m
- Mature Spread
- 4.88 m to 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Summer
- Native Area
- Honduras, Mexico, Costa Rica