red mombin (Spondias purpurea)
Spondias purpurea, or Jocote, is a deciduous tropical fruit tree native to the Americas. It yields small, sweet-tart fruits, ripening to red, purple, or yellow, widely co
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Sunlight
Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily).
Watering
Moderate, regular during dry periods and fruiting. Drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, but prefers fertile loams with a pH of 5.5-7.0.
Temperature
Tropical, sensitive to frost. Ideal range 20-35 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer for young trees; higher P/K for fruiting trees, twice annually.
Care Requirements
Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily).
Moderate, regular during dry periods and fruiting. Drought-tolerant once established.
Dry season / Fruiting
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, but prefers fertile loams with a pH of 5.5-7.0.
Tropical, sensitive to frost. Ideal range 20-35 °C.
Outdoor
Balanced fertilizer for young trees; higher P/K for fruiting trees, twice annually.
Growing season / Pre-flowering / Post-harvest
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-8 m
Spread
3-6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Dry season
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
0.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSapindales
- familyAnacardiaceae
- genusSpondias
- speciesSpondias purpurea
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The fruit is edible and widely consumed. No significant toxicity is reported for other parts of the plant when ingested by humans or pets.