Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Clusia is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Drought tolerant once established (12-18 months). During establishment water 2-3x per week. After establishment, rainfall usually sufficient in South Florida. Avoid overwatering — root rot risk in poorly drained soils.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer 10-10-10 or similar
Schedule: February and September. Balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Tolerancia a la Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 6–25 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 6–15 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- medium
- Demanda de Agua
- 2/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 6/10
Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida
Encuentre Clusia en viveros del Sur de Florida — consulte disponibilidad y precios en viveros cerca de usted.
Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Clusia grow in South Florida?
Clusia has a medium growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Clusia safe for pets?
Clusia is not safe for pets. Clusia latex sap is mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Typically not palatable — rarely causes issues but advise clients with pets to monitor. Not on ASPCA most dangerous list.
How much water does Clusia need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Clusia is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Clusia tolerate salt air in South Florida?
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 Clusia available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Clusia is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Not on prohibited list.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Widely specified. No restrictions.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Popular in Palm Beach HOA communities.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Widely used in Naples area HOA communities.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. Good wind tolerance for Keys conditions.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guía del Condado →Referencias completas de ordenanzas disponibles para suscriptores Profesionales. Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.
¿Necesita una Hoja de Especificaciones?
Exporte un PDF listo para el cliente con especificaciones de Grado Florida, estado legal del condado y riesgos de falla. Disponible para suscriptores Profesionales.
Ask about Clusia
Get answers grounded in UF/IFAS research and South Florida landscape data.