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Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Small Leaf Clusia is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season maximum. Reduce irrigation during rainy season. Extremely drought tolerant once root system is established — overwatering can cause root rot in poorly drained soils.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Avoid high phosphorus in South Florida alkaline soils.
Schedule: February, May, October — balanced slow-release 8-2-12 fertilizer.
Tolerância ao Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 6–10 ft
- Largura Madura
- 4–8 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- moderate
- Demanda de Água
- 2/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida #1
- Custo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- None
- Classificação Iguana
- 7/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
Encontre Small Leaf Clusia em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.
Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Small Leaf Clusia grow in South Florida?
Small Leaf Clusia has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Small Leaf Clusia safe for pets?
Small Leaf Clusia is not safe for pets. Milky latex sap — precautionary disclosure for pets. Low ingestion concern but standard Clusiaceae disclosure applies.
How much water does Small Leaf Clusia need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Small Leaf Clusia is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Small Leaf Clusia tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Small Leaf Clusia has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Small Leaf Clusia available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Small Leaf Clusia is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Allowed. Very common formal hedge throughout Broward County HOA landscapes.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Very common Palm Beach County hedge.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Allowed. Common throughout Collier County HOA communities and coastal Naples properties.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Allowed. Common in Monroe County coastal landscapes.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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