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Saptrees

Also known as: Garcinias

Saptrees is native to Asia, America, Australia, tropical and southern Africa, and Polynesia. Saptrees species are evergreen trees and shrubs, dioecious and in several cases apomictic. The fruit is a berry with fleshy endocarp, which in several species is delicious.

Scientific classification

Genus

Saptrees (Garcinia)

Family

Mangosteen

Order

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Saptrees

Species

Common garcinia Cowa Mangosteen Asam gelugur Garcinia

Care Guide for Saptrees

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Saptrees tolerates drought due to its adaptation to regions with variable rainfall. It thrives best with water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry. Ideally grown outdoors in well-draining soil, saptrees mimics its native environment's rainfall patterns.

Propagation: Propagation methods for saptrees include seeds, air layering, and cuttings. Key factors for success are humidity, warmth, and well-draining soil. Fresh seeds enhance germination, while careful handling of cuttings is crucial. Air layering involves wounding a branch and encouraging root development in moist sphagnum.

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