Jamaican Nettletree (Trema micranthum)
Jamaican Nettletree (Trema micranthum) is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized tree native to the Americas and Africa, often found in disturbed areas and tropical forests.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Best flowering and fruiting in brighter light.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 18-27°C.
Outdoor
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Reduce or stop in fall and winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
6-15 m
Spread
3-6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, alternate
Flower Size
2-3 mm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRosales
- familyCannabaceae
- genusTrema
- speciesTrema micranthum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No