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Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Clusia Rosea, C. Retusa, C. Major, Balsam Apple, and Pitch Apple Plants

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Rs. 99.00
Common name:
Balsam Apple, Pitch Apple
Category:
Trees, Shrubs, Indoor Plants, Medicinal Plants
Family:
Guttiferae or Nutmeg family
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing
Water:
Normal, Can tolerate more
Primarily grown for:
Foliage
Flowering season:
Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
Flower or Inflorescence color:
White
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
6 to 8 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
4 to 6 meters
Plant Form:
Irregular, Upright or Erect
Special Character:
  • Auspicious or Feng Shui plant
  • Good for Cut foliage
  • Good for screening
  • Good for Hedges and Borders
  • Attracts birds
  • Attracts bees
  • Poisonous if eaten
  • Recommended for creating shade
  • Evergreen trees
  • Suitable for road median planting
  • Suitable for avenue planting
  • Salt or salinity tolerant
  • Good on seaside
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Over hundreds

Plant Description:

- Well shaped, evergreen tree from tropical Americas.
- Grows to a height of 6 to 8 m tall.
- Leaves are a bright shade of green, thick, leathery and oval shaped.
- They were used as playing cards.
- Male and female flowers are on different plants.
- Fruit and other parts used as balm or plaster in local medicne.

Growing tips:

- Grows well in warm humid places.
- Can tolerate shade to full sunlight.
- Any well drained soil is suitable.
- Ensure regular irrigation especially in the hot and dry months