Chartaceous Guiana Plum Plant Care

Chartaceous Guiana Plum (Talisia chartacea) belongs to the Sapindaceae family within the Talisia genus. Chartaceous Guiana Plum is native to Brazil, Colombia.

Chartaceous Guiana Plum displays a tall tree, spreading canopy growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Chartaceous Guiana Plum produces small white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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.

Chartaceous Guiana Plum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Talisia chartacea tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Chartaceous Guiana Plum prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Chartaceous Guiana Plum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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 added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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.

Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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 Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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.

Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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.

Chartaceous Guiana Plum can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pitomba plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Chartaceous Guiana Plum 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.

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Chartaceous Guiana Plum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Chartaceous Guiana Plum is native to Brazil, Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Chartaceous Guiana Plum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.