Kola nut growing tree of the genus Cola also known as Kola or Kola tree, Kola nut perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 12+.
Leaves color green glossy elliptic shape
Flower color yellow with red stripes and borders the flower grow in clusters
Kola nut nuts
Nut edible in the color white the nutshell can be in color: white, pink or red, the nut, the nuts grow in “case” in each case there is few nuts the case looks like brain.
Kola nut for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Kola nut growing and care:
Humidity, rich soil, high altitudes
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:
Moth larvae
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
10-20 m, 30-60 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
All year
General information about the flower
Yellow flowers with red stripes and borders the flower grow in clusters
Pollination is done by:
Bees +
Edible Nuts
Nuts harvest season:
All year
Nuts pests or diseases:
Worms
What can be done with big quantities of Kola nut?
Beverage, eat raw
Work requirements on the nut:
Collect from the ground
How long does it take to bear nut?
4-8 years
Scientific name:
Cola