tropical almond
Terminalia catappa
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Greenish white Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Fruits:
green,yellow,brown Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,purple,orange
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tropical almond requires approximately 1-2 inches of water per week. It's best to check the soil for dryness every few days throughout the growing season and provide water when it's needed. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out before re-watering. Avoid waterlogging the plant as this may cause root and stem rot.
sunlight
Tropical almond trees (Terminalia catappa) are an evergreen species that thrive in warm, humid conditions and need plenty of bright sunlight to flourish. Full sun exposure is best, but tropical almonds can still be grown successfully in partial shade. During the growing season (usually from May to September) these trees should be exposed to at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the winter months they may need artificial light due to shorter days and less hours of sunlight.
pruning
Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, just before the start of new growth. Start with removing dead or damaged branches first. Then prune any branches under the desired height of the canopy, to retain height, you may remove the growing upper portions of the tree. Remove branches that are crossing 1 another, too close together, or growing out of proportion to the rest of the tree. Remove no more than 1 third of the canopy of foliage during pruning.
