Maya Nut
Also known as
Breadnut, Breadnut, breadnut and Maya nut
Taxonomy
Brosimum alicastrum
Brosimum
Moraceae
Rosales
How to care for Maya Nut
Water
How often to water your Maya Nut
every 9
Maya Nut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Breadnut in your home
a window
Maya Nut love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Maya Nut does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Maya Nut in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Maya Nut
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Maya Nut after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Maya Nut prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Maya Nut requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Maya Nut can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Maya Nut
Maya Nut
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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