Tachigali beaurepairei Plant Care
Tachigali beaurepairei (Harms) L.F.Gomes da Silva & H.C.Lima
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Tachigali beaurepairei, synonym Sclerolobium beaurepairei, is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Tachigali beaurepairei?
Plant Tachigali beaurepairei in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13b) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Tachigali beaurepairei Native To?
What Is the Tachigali beaurepairei?
Tachigali beaurepairei (Tachigali beaurepairei) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Tachigali genus. Tachigali beaurepairei is native to Brazil.
Tachigali beaurepairei displays a tall canopy tree growth habit, reaching up to 50 ft tall with a spread of approximately 30 ft. Tachigali beaurepairei produces small yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Water a young or newly planted Tachigali beaurepairei 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Tachigali beaurepairei Need?
Tachigali beaurepairei thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tachigali beaurepairei Prefer?
Tachigali beaurepairei tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Tachigali beaurepairei prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tachigali beaurepairei to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Feed Tachigali beaurepairei 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.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Tachigali beaurepairei 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.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Tachigali beaurepairei can spread to about 30 ft (9.1 m) and reach about 50 ft (15 m) tall. Space plants about 30 ft (9.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Prune Tachigali beaurepairei 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.
How Do You Care for a Tachigali beaurepairei in Winter?
Tachigali beaurepairei 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.
How Do You Propagate a Tachigali beaurepairei?
Tachigali beaurepairei can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tachigali sericea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tachigali beaurepairei Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tachigali beaurepairei, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Tachigali beaurepairei?
Tachigali beaurepairei is susceptible to aphids, 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Tachigali beaurepairei Need?
Tachigali beaurepairei grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Tachigali beaurepairei is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Tachigali beaurepairei as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Tachigali beaurepairei is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Tachigali genus — compare its care with other Tachigali species on PlantoScan.
Tachigali is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Tachigali beaurepairei thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tachigali beaurepairei (Harms) L.F.Gomes da Silva & H.C.Lima, family Fabaceae (first published in Rodriguésia 58: 398 (2007)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tachigali beaurepairei, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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