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Cacay Nut

Caryodendron orinocense, Euphorbiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 6.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Shining Ice Cream BeanInga coruscans
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
TapiriraSpondias venulosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Nut ProductionOil ExtractionTimberCarbon Sequestration

Edible Parts

Nuts

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidant Properties

Common Questions

What zones does Cacay Nut grow in?

Cacay Nut grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Cacay Nut?

Good companions for Cacay Nut include Shining Ice Cream Bean, Golden Calathea, Tapirira.

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