Guarea convergens Plant Care

Guarea convergens (Guarea convergens) belongs to the Meliaceae family within the Guarea genus. Guarea convergens is native to Brazil.

Guarea convergens displays a tall tree, spreading canopy growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Guarea convergens produces small clusters of white or cream-colored flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Guarea convergens 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.

Guarea convergens thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Guarea convergens tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Guarea convergens prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Guarea convergens to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Guarea convergens 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 soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Guarea convergens is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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.

Guarea convergens 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 Guarea convergens 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.

Guarea convergens 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.

Guarea convergens can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to guarea carapoides plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Guarea convergens is susceptible to scale insects, caterpillars. 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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Guarea convergens grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Guarea convergens is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Guarea convergens as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.