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Tortuga

Porcelia macrocarpa, Annonaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Machado PalmBorassodendron machadonis
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Cedro CoyaCedrela angustifolia
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Murumuru PalmAstrocaryum murumuru
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Jatobá do CerradoHymenaea stigonocarpa

Both large tropical trees compete for root space and canopy dominance

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionUnderstory TreeWildlife Food

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Traditional MedicineAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Tortuga grow in?

Tortuga grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Tortuga?

Good companions for Tortuga include Machado Palm, Cedro Coya, Murumuru Palm.

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