Broadleaved Lucuma
Also known as
Acantacaryx pinguis, Acantacaryx pinguis publ and Caryocar brasiliense dentata
Taxonomy
Caryocar brasiliense
Caryocar
Caryocaraceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Broadleaved Lucuma
Water
How often to water your Broadleaved Lucuma
every 9
Broadleaved Lucuma needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Broadleaved Lucuma in your home
a window
Broadleaved Lucuma may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Broadleaved Lucuma
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broadleaved Lucuma after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Broadleaved Lucuma
Broadleaved Lucuma
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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