What is the best soil for Enterolobium cyclocarpum?
Enterolobium cyclocarpum is adaptable to various soil types but thrives best in well-drained, fertile loamy soils. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Enterolobium cyclocarpum, the Elephant Ear Tree, is a large, fast-growing tropical tree with distinctive ear-shaped seed pods and a broad canopy.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30°C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Can tolerate partial shade but may become leggy.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30°C.
Protect from frost; it is not cold-hardy.
Outdoor
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-30 m
Spread
15-25 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None in tropical climates
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound, bipinnate
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
70000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.