How to Grow and Care for African chestnuts

African chestnuts thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-drained soil with regular watering – ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Special care points include protecting african chestnuts from cold drafts and avoiding direct sunlight that can scorch the leaves. Regular misting helps to maintain humidity, which is essential for african chestnuts's overall health and vitality.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Planting and Growing African chestnuts

Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks

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Types of African chestnuts

Cape chestnut

Despite its common name, cape chestnut is not a chestnut but was misidentified as one by colonial botanists who thought the tree's showy flowers appeared similar to those of the horse chestnut tree. Calodendrum capense is a native African tree that is a popular plant for natural skincare, as the oil from its seeds can be made into soaps, lotions, and cosmetics.

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