Chrysophyllum cainito

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Cainito - an exotic star among fruits! 

Discover the magic of tropical Cainite, also known as milk or star apple. This exotic tree will captivate you with its juicy purple or green fruits, which are not only delicious, but also nutritious. Cainito is rich in vitamins A, B, C, calcium and iron, as well as fiber. Every bite is an experience, whether you eat the fruit fresh, in juice or as a refreshing dessert.

In addition, Cainito has healing properties - the leaves help with diabetes and rheumatic pains, a decoction of the bark is used as a tonic and cough suppressant. Grow this tree in a pot with well-permeable acidic soil and place it in a temperature of around 20 °C in winter.

Add this tropical jewel to your home and enjoy the taste of the exotic right from your garden or living room! 

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HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 15 to 20 CM

PRICE 11 EURO

Instructions for growing Cainito

Substrate:

Preferably more acidic and well permeable

Recommended mixture: 3 parts peat, 1 part perlite and a little sand

Location:

At home: As close to a window as possible, with plenty of light.

Summering outside (only from spring to autumn): Partial shade, sheltered place without wind.

Wintering:

Tropical plant - cannot withstand long-term temperatures below 15 °C. Winter at least above 15C

Place in the living room, corridor, conservatory or temperate greenhouse, always as close as possible to the window

Fertilization:

Fertilizers Conventional water-soluble or granulated

For plants under 2 years old, use half doses.

Older plants can tolerate regular doses.

Suitable fertilizer: OSMOCOTE long-term granulated fertilizer

280.00 Kč
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