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How to grow Dovyalis hebecarpa growing and care: Prefer moist soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? Yes, to getting better fruits
Difficulties or problems when growing: Thorn
Planting season: Winter. Spring, summer
Pests and diseases: Very rarely aphids but not cause any problem to the tree and move away
Pruning season: Autumn / Winter
How to prune: Open the inner branch because of the thorn
Size of the plant? 3-6 m, 10-20 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season: Spring
General information about the flower Green flower in the size 0.5-2 mm
Pollination is done by: Flies, Bees
Edible Fruits Fruit harvest season: Summer, autumn
Fruits pests or diseases: Birds, sometime fruit fly
What can be done with big quantities of Dovyalis hebecarpa fruits? Eat raw, jams, juice
Work requirements on the fruit: Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit? 2-3 years
Scientific name: Dovyalis hebecarpa
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