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How to Grow and Care for Operculicarya

Operculicarya is a resilient plant that thrives with basic care. Notably, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established. However, a special care point is its preference for bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. Overwatering can be detrimental, so it's essential to ensure the soil dries out between watering sessions.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Operculicarya

Care Difficulty	Easy
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	10

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Types of Operculicarya

Operculicarya pachypus

Operculicarya pachypus is an unusual tree that grows to just over 1 m with a broad trunk and twisted branches that make it resemble a bonsai tree. It is smaller than its more widely grown cousin, Operculicarya decaryi. However, its compact size makes it well suited to container growth, and it has good tolerance to drought and full sunlight.

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