Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bixaceae

Genus:

Bixa

Species:

Bixa orellana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions with fertile soils