Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Erythroxylaceae

Genus:

Erythroxylum

Species:

Erythroxylum coca

USDA Symbol:

ERCO41

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in humid, tropical environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Requires warm temperatures (20-25°C) and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI