Description
A large straggling, very thorny shrub its branches are armed with hooks and straight, hard, yellow prickles. The seeds are globular, hard, bluish grey with a smooth shiny surface. Sagargota flowers in June and fruits in November.
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers rich, light soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils, however, including poor ones.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 150 |
| Common Name | Fever nut, Bonduc nut |
| Height | 20 to 40 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Bloom Time | June to July |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Plant care is not difficult but does require vigilance
- Fertilize the plant in spring just before new growth appears
Sagargota care
- plant care may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work
- Not all plants are fragrant, but the most common and hardy do produce a sweet, carrying fragrance
- Common is a vine and has larger glossy green leaves than Royal
- Both can survive in temperate climates if they are planted in a sheltered area
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 40 to 45 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Sagargota special feature
Generally considered to be an attractive but inferior landscape tree. May be used as a lawn accent in areas where soils are poor or alkaline. Avoid planting in areas where wilt is a problem.
Sagargota uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose