Guarana grow and care – plant of the genus Paullinia also known as Paullinia cupana, Guarana perennial evergreen plant, it grows as climbers or shrub, grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 13+.
Flower color white and flowers grow in inflorescence.
Fruit cover with red shell the aril is edible, fruit when the fruit become fully ripen the red shell open and then the seeds can be seen.
Seeds are edible used for beverage and mostly used part, the seeds color is black
Acid soil 4-6 ph, humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Nematode
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Recommend to design it for easy harvest
Size of the plant?
Climbers 4-10m (12-30 feet), shrub 2-4 m (6-12 feet)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big 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
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
White flowers grow in inflorescence
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Fruit harvest season:
Summer, autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Beverage
What can be done with big quantities of Guarana fruits?
Beverage
Work requirements on the fruit:
nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-4 years
Paullinia cupana
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub, Vine
Plant Uses: Edible plants, Medical uses, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental fruit, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors:
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Summer Harvest
Edible Parts: Edible Fruit