Centrolobium yavizanum Plant Care

Centrolobium yavizanum (Centrolobium yavizanum) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Centrolobium genus. Centrolobium yavizanum is native to Colombia and Panama.

Centrolobium yavizanum displays a tall tree, spreading canopy growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Centrolobium yavizanum produces showy clusters of pink or purple pea-like flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Centrolobium yavizanum every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Centrolobium yavizanum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Centrolobium yavizanum tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Centrolobium yavizanum prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Centrolobium yavizanum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Centrolobium yavizanum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Centrolobium yavizanum is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Centrolobium yavizanum can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Centrolobium yavizanum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Centrolobium yavizanum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Centrolobium yavizanum can be propagated through seeds, grafting. Similar propagation techniques also apply to centrolobium microchaete plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Centrolobium yavizanum is susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Centrolobium yavizanum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Centrolobium yavizanum is native to Colombia and Panama. In cooler regions, grow Centrolobium yavizanum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.