Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapotaceae

Genus:

Palaquium

Species:

Palaquium gutta

USDA Symbol:

PAGU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

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:

native to tropical rainforest regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; viability is lost quickly upon drying.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI