Dipteryx odorata

Species

Also called cumaru, kumaru, Brazilian teak

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Dipteryx odorata
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination20–40 days

“20-40 days” — How to Grow Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata): Complete Tropical Growing Guide

Germination temperature75–85 °F

“75-85°F consistently” — How to Grow Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata): Complete Tropical Growing Guide

WaterFrequency: Every 2-3 days Amount: 1-2 inches per week Method: Drip irrigation or base watering preferred

“Frequency: Every 2-3 days Amount: 1-2 inches per week” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Bean · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Hardiness zonesZone 3-4

“Zone 3-4” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot

Spacing24–36 in

“12-18 inches” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot

TransplantAfter last frost

“After last frost” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot

Ready whenMature size reached, color is full

“Mature size reached, color is full” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot

Pestsaphids, slugs, or caterpillars

“Aphids, slugs, or caterpillars” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot

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