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How to Grow and Care for Drypetes

Drypetes requires a well-draining soil mix and prefers partial to full shade. It needs consistently moist soil but is sensitive to overwatering. Special care point: drypetes is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and should be kept in stable, warm conditions to thrive. Consistent humidity levels are essential to its well-being.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Drypetes

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7

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Types of Drypetes

Drypetes perreticulata

Drypetes perreticulata is a deciduous tree commonly found within evergreen forests in Southern China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its lumber is used for making vehicles, machinery, and building timber. It is a member of one of the two non-Brassicale genera that have plants containing mustard oil.

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