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How to grow Macadamia Nut growing and care: Frost free
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No, but recommend
Difficulties or problems when growing: Very hard to crake the nutshell, spiny leaf
Planting season: Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases: Macadamia Leaf Miner, caterpillar
Pruning season: Autumn / Winter
How to prune: just for design
Size of the plant? 3-12 m, 10-40 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Slow growing
Water requirement: Big 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
Blooming information Bloom season: Spring / Summer
General information about the flower White flowers grow in inflorescence
Pollination is done by: Bees
Edible Nuts Nuts harvest season: Summer / Autumn
Nuts pests or diseases: Woodpecker, Hyacinth macaw
What can be done with big quantities of Macadamia Nut? Eat raw, roasted
Work requirements on the nuts: Crack the nutshell
How long does it take to bear nuts? 7-10 years
Scientific name: Macadamia tetraphylla
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