How to Grow and Care for Ceratonia

Ceratonia is a plant known for its minimal maintenance needs. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires full sunlight to partial shade. Special care points include ensuring minimal to moderate watering, primarily only when the soil is dry, and avoiding over-fertilization to prevent root damage. Ceratonia is resilient and well-suited for beginners due to its low-maintenance nature.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Ceratonia

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Ceratonia

Carob tree

Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is a flowering evergreen shrub native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Carob tree is often used in ornamental horticulture in gardens and landscaping practices. This shrub has edible pods that are sometimes toasted, ground into powder, and used as a cooking substitute for chocolate. For commercial purposes, the pods are often cultivated in large orchards.

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