Jesuit's bark, also known as Cinchona
Jesuit's bark requires a tropical climate with high humidity and well-drained acidic soil. Special care should be taken to maintain consistent moisture levels and provide indirect sunlight. Additionally, regular pruning is essential to encourage healthy growth and prevent disease.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 4.5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-12
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Quinine is a tropical shrub or small tree native to hillside and mountain rainforests. It is also grown commercially. The plant was named Cinchona by Karl Linnaeus in honor of the Spanish countess of Chinchon who introduced quinine to Europe. Due to overcutting and loss of habitat, this plant is endangered in the wild.
C. pubescens varies from small to large in size, growing to 10 meters in height. When cut, the bark tends to turn red. Leaves are elliptical to oblate and thin. The leaves have pubescent teeth that turn red when they are older, hence its nickname the red quinine tree. Its flowers form in large panicles. They are pink and fragrant, while in the Galapagos they are light pink.
Common issues for Jesuit's bark based on 10 million real cases
