Clusia rosea
Autograph tree with thick glossy leaves
Habit
Perennial shrub/tree
Height
3–8 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Full sun–partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Caribbean
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–35
Humidity (%)
50–80%
Potting media
Soil+Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
-
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Fruits
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
30+ yrs
Health Benefits
Air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Biannually
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
leaf spot, anthracnose, root and stem rot, powdery mildew, scale insects, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or browning leaves, brown or black spots on foliage, wilting, soft or decaying roots and stems, white powdery coating, leaf drop, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for powdery mildew
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and stem rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.