Cecropia peltata
Species
Also called bois canot, bois canon, trumpet tree, snakewood, congo pump, kooch le', xkoochle, chancarro
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Cecropia, is a striking tropical tree” — Cecropia Care Guide
“This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade” — Cecropia Care Guide
“Cecropia peltata prefers consistently moist soil, requiring watering every 1-2 weeks” — Cecropia Care Guide
“Cecropia prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0” — Cecropia Care Guide
“Cecropia peltata thrives in temperatures between 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C) and is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 10-12” — Cecropia Care Guide
“leaves can reach up to 60 centimeters in diameter” — Cecropia peltata: complete guide | GardenWorld
“Cecropia peltata can reach a mature height of 30-50 feet” — Cecropia Care Guide
“Propagation can be achieved through stem cuttings or seeds” — Cecropia Care Guide
“Non-toxic to pets.” — Trumpet-Tree (Cecropia peltata) — Care Guide | PlantRanked
“Pests (e.g., spider mites, aphids)” — Cecropia Care Guide
“In tropical gardens, this tree grows well with other fast-growing pioneer species” — Cecropia peltata: complete guide | GardenWorld
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Cecropia peltata
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian