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How to Grow and Care for Tetragastris

Tetragastris requires a humid environment with consistent moisture, making regular misting essential. It has a delicate root system necessitating a well-draining but moisture-retentive soil mix, such as a blend of perlite and peat moss. Tetragastris also demands frequent fertilization during its growing season for optimal health.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Tetragastris

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun

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Types of Tetragastris

Tetragastris panamensis

Tetragastris panamensis grows as a large, tall evergreen tree in the wet rainforests of South America. The long trunk can be unbranched for many meters, making it a popular tree to harvest for its attractive light-brown to orange-yellow wood. As a bonus, fungi, termites, and other wood-boring insects tend to avoid this species.

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