How to grow and care for Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn, Mammey sapote
Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn
How often should I water?
check Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E.Moore & Stearn is a member of Sapotaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Pouteria |
| Species | Pouteria sapota |
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