Berchemia discolor growing tree or shrub of the genus Berchemia also known as Bird palm, Berchemia discolor perennial evergreen or deciduous plant, edible fruits and used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean or desert climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b-12.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape.
Flower color white with pink in bird shape.
Fruits edible in oval shape in color yellow, fruits are sweets.
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just in the beginning to choose shrub or tree, after this just for design and dead parts
Size of the plant:
As tree 5-20m, 15-60 feet, as shrub 3-5m, 10-15 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
White with pink flowers in bird shape
Fruit harvest season:
Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Berchemia discolor fruit?
Eat raw, cooked
Work requirements on the fruit:
Just collect
How long does it take to bear fruit?
7-10 years
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