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Sacha Inchi

Plukenetia volubilis, Euphorbiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellisGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Poro TreeErythrina poeppigiana
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation
Dwarf Coral TreeErythrina humeana
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation
Copaiba Oil TreeCopaifera langsdorffii
Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Spiked PepperPiper aduncum

Piper species produce piperine and other alkaloids that can inhibit climbing plants like Plukenetia

Uses

Functions

Oil Seed ProductionSoil CoverHigh ProteinOmega Oils

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Heart HealthCholesterolBrain Function

Common Questions

What zones does Sacha Inchi grow in?

Sacha Inchi grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Sacha Inchi?

Good companions for Sacha Inchi include Poro Tree, Dwarf Coral Tree, Copaiba Oil Tree.

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