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How to Grow and Care for Carrierea

The carrierea is an easy plant to care for, requiring moderate watering and bright, indirect light. Special care points include ensuring well-draining soil to prevent root rot and occasional pruning to maintain its shape. This plant is ideal for beginners due to its low-maintenance nature.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Carrierea

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	2-9

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Types of Carrierea

Goat horn tree

It is a tree that reaches a size of 12 to 16 m high, and has black-brown bark with grayish, glabrous branches. The petiole ranges from 3 to 7 cm, and the leaf is green on the upper side and the underside. The beam is deep green and has a variable shape such as ovate-oblong, oblong, or occasionally elliptical, measuring 9 to 14 cm × 4 to 6 cm and mostly longer than wide. The goat horn tree (Carrierea calycina) is a beautiful addition to any landscape.

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