Enhance your garden with Gliricidia Maculata, also known as Madre de Cacao, a fast-growing plant admired for its ornamental blossoms and pollinator-friendly nature. This hardy variety is a great choice for gardeners seeking vibrant greenery and beneficial blooms that attract bees and butterflies. Its resilience and adaptability make it suitable for a wide range of climates and garden styles.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, High-Quality Seeds
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Growth Habit: Fast-growing tree-like plant with showy flowers
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Benefits: Attracts pollinators, improves garden biodiversity
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Suitable For: Outdoor gardens, landscape planting, decorative use
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Blooming Season: Spring through summer
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Plant in well-draining soil; adding compost enhances growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 1–2 cm deep directly in the soil or in starter pots.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination but avoid waterlogging.
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Sunlight: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade.
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Temperature: Ideal germination occurs at 22–30°C (72–86°F).
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Germination Time: Typically 15–25 days under proper conditions.
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Transplanting: If started in containers, transplant young seedlings once they reach 4–6 inches in height.
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Care Tips: Prune regularly to shape and encourage branching; requires minimal maintenance once established.
