Quick Find

Use keywords to find the product you are looking for.
Advanced Search

Manufacturers

What's New?

Information

Revoke contract Privacy Notice ------------------------Our Seeds Propagation by Seeds Sowing Instruction FAQ-Question to Sowing Warning Hardiness Zones Thank you

You're here: Top » Seeds A-Z » Seeds C » Couroupita nicaraguarensis*

Dear plant and garden enthusiasts,
Over many years, we have had the pleasure of accompanying you on your gardening journey with exotic seed rarities and plants from around the world. Watching things grow together has brought us great joy. But every project has its time—and for us, the moment has come to step back. Due to health reasons, it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to permanently close the sunshine-seeds.de online shop and enter our well-deserved retirement. This decision was not an easy one for us. However, our health now requires our full attention. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your many years of loyalty, the trust you have placed in us, and your enthusiasm for our green rarities! Important information regarding the shop closure:
Our shop is permanently closed from October 1, 2026.
Customer Service & Support: For questions regarding your orders, you can still reach us as usual even after the shop closes at info@sunshine-seeds.de.
We wish you a continued green thumb, much joy with your plants, and all the best for the future!
Warm regards,
Peter Krebs & Team Sunshine-Seeds

Couroupita nicaraguarensis*

8,50€

incl. 7% VAT*
plus shipping costs

Kanonenkugelbaum, Cannonball Tree, Bala de Canon, Zapote de Mico, Coco, Palo Paraiso, Sapote de Mono, Coco De Mono
Synonyme: Lecythis nicaraguarensis, Couroupita odoratissima, Lecythis nicaraguensis, Couroupita darienensis, Couroupita parviflora, Couroupita cutteri, Couroupita magnifica
(10 Korn)

immergrüner, hoher Baum bis zu 50 m mit ausladenden Zweigen und bis zu 18, ca. 30 cm langen und 8,5 cm breiten, länglich-lanzettlichen, dünnledrigen, tiefgrünen Blättern mit auffälliger Nervatur, die spiralförmig angeordnet am Ende der Zweige erscheinen. Die bis zu 10 cm großen, wachsartigen, 6-petaligen, gelb-creme-weißen Blüten mit unzähligen Staubgefäßen erscheinen in Rispen vorwiegend an Stamm (Kauliflorie) und älteren Ästen (Ramiflorie), denen stammfruchtende, bis zu 25 cm große braune, kugelige Früchte mit holziger Schale folgen

Steckbrief
Family:	Lecythidaceae Topffruchtgewächse	Evergreen:	yes
Origin:	South America	Fragrance:
Group:	Tree	Flower:	yellow, gold, pale yellow, lemon-yellow, dark yellow, ocher
Zone:	12	Flowering:
Hibernate:	mind. 15°C	Fruits:	Beeren
To use as:	Topfgarten, Wintergarten	Locations:	full sun to sun
Toxic:		Rare:	yes

Sowing Instruction
Propagation:	Seeds
Pre-Treatment:	soak ca. 24 h in lukewarm water (non-germinated seeds)
Sowing Time:	all year round > only fresh seeds germinate reliably
Sowing Deep:	ca. 1 cm
Sowing Mix:	Coir or sowing mix + sand or perlite
Germination Temperature:	ca. 25-28°C
Location:	bright + keep constantly moist, not wet
Germination Time:	ca. 6-12 weeks
Irrigation:	in the growing season regularly water
Fertilization:	monthly 0,2%ig or long-term fertilizer
Pests:	Spider mites > especially under glass
Substrate:	potting soil + sand or perlite
Culture:	bright at approx. 20-25°C + keep constantly moist
Overwintering:	Older specimens bright at least 18-20°C, and according to ambient temperature keep slightly moist.
	Feb 13. Thursday, 2014