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How to Grow and Care for Pentadesma

The pentadesma plant requires high humidity and consistent watering to thrive, making its care quite demanding. Additionally, it needs filtered or indirect sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Ensuring well-draining soil is another critical point to avoid root rot. Overall, the pentadesma is best suited for experienced plant enthusiasts due to its specific environmental needs and attentiveness required.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

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Planting and Growing Pentadesma

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks

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Types of Pentadesma

Butter tree

Pentadesma butyracea has a cylindrical barrel, straight without buttress and an average height of 20 m. It bears large bright red flowers, giving edible berries whose seed is used to make butter. The large flowers of the butter tree are pollinated by an African bat (Megaloglossus woermanni).

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