Garcinia

Garcinia indica

Native to:
India

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Clusiaceae
Genus:
Garcinia
Species:
Garcinia indica
USDA Symbol:
GAIN5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1800 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
pink, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Thrives in tropical, humid environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly after extraction from fruit. Requires warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI