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Strychnos spinosa

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Strychnos spinosa
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Fact sheet

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Typedeciduous to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree

“Strychnos spinosa is a remarkable drought-resistant shrub native to the savannas” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to maturity120–180 days

“fruits maturing 4-6 months later” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Germination temperature77–86 °F

“at 1-2 cm depth, 25-30°C germination” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Lightfull sun (8+ hours daily)

“Full sun (8+ hours daily) is essential” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Waterlowering moisture

“mulching with organic matter conserves moisture” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Soil pH6–8

“Optimal pH ranges from 6.0-8.0” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Hardiness zones9-11

“USDA zones 9-11” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Height118–236 in

“reaching 3-6 meters in height” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed, semi-hardwood cuttings

“Monkey Orange propagates best via seeds or semi-hardwood cuttings” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenripe, bright orange

“turn from green to bright orange when ripe” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsfruits

“The plant's hard-shelled fruits, which resemble small oranges, can be eaten fresh” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Toxicitynot toxic

“Unlike its toxic relative Strychnos nux-vomica, this species produces edible, orange-yellow fruits” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Companionscashew (crop) hedges

“Windbreaks from Cashew (crop) hedges protect young plants” — How to Grow Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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