Diclinanona calycina Plant Care

Diclinanona calycina (Diclinanona calycina) belongs to the Annonaceae family within the Diclinanona genus. Diclinanona calycina is native to Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.

Diclinanona calycina displays a small tree or shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Diclinanona calycina produces showy, fragrant flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Diclinanona calycina every 7–10 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.

Diclinanona calycina thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Diclinanona calycina tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Diclinanona calycina prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Diclinanona calycina to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Diclinanona calycina 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 partial shade to full sun and rich, well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Diclinanona calycina 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.

Diclinanona calycina can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 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 Diclinanona calycina 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.

Diclinanona calycina 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.

Diclinanona calycina can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Diclinanona calycina is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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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Diclinanona calycina grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Diclinanona calycina is native to Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. In cooler regions, grow Diclinanona calycina as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.