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  Koopta Tree
 Ziziphus mucronata A small, semi-deciduous tree with dark gray-brown bark when young.  Small yellow-green flowers bloom in clusters followed by round, dark red-brown fruit. Glossy leaves droop in a wide umbrella making the plant a suitable, unique and rare bonsai specimen as well as a tropical plant. Adaptable to all soil types. A very hardy species!    rsd - 131
 

  

Sowing instructions:

  • Soak in cold water for 24 hours

  • Sow in standard good draining potting mix 3/4” deep and cover the seed in seedling trays with a thin layer of sand

  • Keep moist at a soil temperature of  55-65° F

  • Germination can start in 2 weeks and last up to one year

Plant Care:

  • Grow in a standard potting mix

  • Grows in all soil types

  • Keep moist and feed once a month

  • Transplant when large enough to handle into pots

  • Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting

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Fun Facts:

  • The species grows in dry forests throughout all regions of Ethiopia and from southern Africa to Arabia in the north
  • The plant does well in arid and dry, moist and wet soils
  • The tree is widespread in dry tropical Africa and is adaptable to a variety of soils
  • The plant can tolerate extreme heat and cold
  • The very acidic fruit is often consumed by children in its native growing regions
  • Wood is used for construction and firewood
  • Fruit pulp is high in vitamin C - over 15 times that of oranges
  • An excellent shade tree in large landscapes
  • Perfect for the home and greenhouse growers
  • Makes an excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture

  • Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest 

 

 

 

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