Schinus latifolius
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Schinus latifolius

Schinus latifolia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
134
Observations
4

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Schinus latifolia, also known as Schinus latifolius, is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a tree endemic to central Chile.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Schinus latifolius is native to open habitats, for example sunlit meadows and forest margins, which offer plenty of light. It performs best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Schinus latifolius 对温度的适应性较强,能耐较高温度并适应较大的温差。高温时需注意补水并提供适当遮荫以防晒伤。另一方面,Schinus latifolius 对低温的耐受力较弱,虽能承受一定的寒冷,但过于低的温度会引起霜害。

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

The timing of fertilizing Schinus latifolius is important. Start feeding in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and provides energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Prune Schinus latifolius in early spring to remove dead branches and improve air circulation. Shaping the plant carefully encourages healthy growth, but be cautious not to over-prune, as this can reduce flowering. Make clean cuts to prevent disease and enhance the plant's health and appearance.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Schinus
Family
Anacardiaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
4.88 m to 10.06 m
Mature Spread
3.96 m to 6.1 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring

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Common Names (1)

en Schinus latifolia