Lecythis ampla is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae, which also includes the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa). Common names include coco, olla de mono, jicaro and salero. It is found in Central and South America. It has been considered an endangered species in Costa Rica (IUCN, 1988).
La Olla de mono muestra buena resistencia a las enfermedades y, en general, no es propensa a padecerlas. En cuanto a los cuidados, esta planta requiere relativamente poco mantenimiento. Plantada en exteriores necesita riegos escasos y las plantas de mayor tamaño, por lo general, no requieren poda. No obstante, las plantas más pequeñas deben podarse después de haber florecido. Olla de monot es adecuada para cualquier persona que cuente con un espacio al aire libre, como un jardín o una terraza, y no demanda mucha experiencia en su cuidado.
How to keep Lecythis Ampla.
Light
Olla de mono is native to habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows under natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, showing its versatile and hardy nature.
Temperature
Olla de mono comes from tropical areas, where the weather is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is suited to high temperatures and humidity. It dislikes sudden changes in temperature and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It generally cannot tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is essential for Olla de mono's care. Regular feeding during the growing season maintains the energy needed for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Neglecting fertilization can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental appeal, and stunted or weak growth that is prone to breakage.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lecythis
- Family
- Lecythidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 29.87 m to 39.93 m
- Mature Spread
- 14.94 m to 20.12 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Cream
- Flower Size
- 3.05 cm to 4.06 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama
Other names.
