Chrysobalanus icaco

Species

Also called cocoplum, coco plum, coco plant, icaco, icaco coco plum

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Chrysobalanus icaco
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Fact sheet

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Typetree

“Chryssobalanus icaco is a tropical fruit tree” — Chrysobalanus icaco: complete guide | GardenWorld

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“Chryssobalanus icaco grows best in full sun to partial shade” — Chrysobalanus icaco: complete guide | GardenWorld

Soil pH5.5–7

“The pH should be between 5.5 and 7.0” — Chrysobalanus icaco: complete guide | GardenWorld

Hardiness zonesnot winter hardy in temperate climates

“Chryssobalanus icaco is not winter hardy in temperate climates” — Chrysobalanus icaco: complete guide | GardenWorld

Height79–197 in

“Chryssobalanus icaco grows to a height of 2-5 metres” — Chrysobalanus icaco: complete guide | GardenWorld

Companionsmango trees, avocado trees, passionflowers, bromeliads, ginger plants

“Mango trees, avocado trees, passionflowers, bromeliads and ginger plants thrive in the same warm, humid conditions” — Chrysobalanus icaco: complete guide | GardenWorld

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