Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malpighiaceae

Genus:

Banisteriopsis

Species:

Banisteriopsis caapi

USDA Symbol:

BACA12

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

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:

native to Amazon rainforest, prefers humid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds have short viability and should be planted fresh. Requires warm temperatures (25-30°C) and high humidity for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI