Tapirira guianensis — an easy houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Tapirira guianensis

Tapirira Guianensis

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Tapirira guianensis is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Cerrado and Atlantic Forest (ecoregions) vegetation in Brazil.

A note from PlantMom

Jobo liso has good resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is relatively low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger plants generally do not require pruning. However, smaller plants should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Jobo lisot is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Tapirira Guianensis.

Light

Jobo liso occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate both full sun and full shade, illustrating its hardy, adaptable nature.

Temperature

Jobo liso comes from tropical areas, where the climate is typically warm and humid. Therefore it is adapted to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It generally cannot withstand cold and requires warmer temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Fertilizer

La fertilización es fundamental para el cuidado del Jobo liso. Alimentarlo de forma regular durante la temporada de crecimiento mantiene la energía necesaria para sus hojas llamativas y favorece el desarrollo general. La falta de fertilización puede ocasionar hojas enfermas, menor valor ornamental y un crecimiento atrofiado o débil que tiende a romperse.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Tapirira
Family
Anacardiaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
20.12 m to 29.87 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall, Winter
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

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