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Borojoa
patinoi, called the Borojó Tree. It is a native of the
rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. In its
natural habitat, the Borojó Tree lives with 85% humidity
in the air. The tree reaches 3-5 meters high.
The Borojó Tree is cultivated for its fruits rich in
calcium. They have 7-12 cm in diameter and their color is
green. The pulp of these fruits is acid and very dense.
It is also brown. Each fruit contains hundreds of seeds.
They are ready to consume when they fall off the branches.
The uses of the Borojó fruits vary from juice, ice cream,
capsules and jelly.
The trunk of the tree is small and sometimes separated in
two or three smaller trunks. The trunk is grey-brown and
harsh. The tree is an evergreen. The foliage is dark
green and the leaves have a smooth texture.
Hardiness zones 10-11 (1°C/35°F, 4°C/40°F) in winter.
The Borojó Tree can resist small periods of frost and
even floods. It needs an average temperature of 28°C.
The tree enjoys moderate light. It requires good watering,
dont let the soil dry out. You may fertilize
monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
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