Genipa americana

Species

Also called Huito

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Genipa americana
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Fact sheet

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Typetree

“Genipa Americana, commonly known as Genipap or Huito, is a tropical fruit tree” — Genipap Care Guide

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily” — Genipap Care Guide

Waterconsistently moist soil, water it deeply once a week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings

“Genipa Americana prefers consistently moist soil, so water it deeply once a week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.” — Genipap Care Guide

Soil pH6–7

“Genipa Americana prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0” — Genipap Care Guide

Hardiness zones10-12

“It is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 10-12” — Genipap Care Guide

Height180–360 in

“Moderate growth15-30 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide” — Genipap Care Guide

Propagationseed, cuttings

“Propagation can be done through seeds or cuttings” — Genipap Care Guide

Toxicitynot toxic

“Non-toxic to pets.” — Genip (Genipa americana) — Care Guide | PlantRanked

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