Description
Pistacia mexicana, also known as Mexican pistache, American pistachio or wild pistachio is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae found in Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. It is threatened by habitat loss.
This uncommon, handsome evergreen is drought-resistant and grows well in full sunlight and merits planting as an ornamental in warm, dry climates. In spring the new dark red foliage is showy. Clusters of small, white flowers are followed by clusters of red, nut-like drupes on females. These become almost black on drying.
| Sr | Item name |
| 1 | Pistacia mexicana - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Pistacia mexicana is a large, airy, rounded shrub or multi-trunked small tree, 12-20 ft. tall. Its glossy foliage, reddish in spring, dark-green later, is pinnately compound. Clusters of small, white flowers are followed by clusters of red, nut-like drupes on females. These become almost black on drying.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 19 inch (48 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Mexican Pistachio, Texas Pistachio, American Pistachio, Copal Pistachio, Wild Pistachio, Lentisco, Texas Pistache |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 12-20 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | Throughout the year |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.While re-potting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Initial Care:Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
| Sunlight | At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. Grow well in pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Temperature | 20 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Throughout the year |
Pistacia uses
- Goats browse the leaves; however, the small seeds are often empty and unimportant as food for wildlife or people.
