Pouteria Caimito var "Tikuna" - Selected Abiu
Seeds were imported from Brazil. This is a very rare variation of the popular Abiu fruit. This is one of those species that is reported to grow true to seed. It was selected and preserved due to its larger sized fruits by the Indigenous peoples in Brazil. It was found near the Upper Solimões River region, located in the western Amazon basin of Brazil. The climate of the Upper Solimões River region, located in the western Amazon basin of Brazil, is equatorial, characterized by hot, humid, and wet conditions throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 77°F to 86°F (25°C to 30°C), with little seasonal variation. The region receives high rainfall, often exceeding 2,500 mm annually, with a distinct rainy season from December to May and a drier period from June to November. Humidity levels are consistently high due to the proximity to the Amazon rainforest, making this region ideal for lush, dense vegetation and tropical biodiversity. The Upper Solimões region falls within USDA Hardiness Zones 11-12, supporting a variety of tropical plants. Seeds are germinated, and will be shipped in humid vermiculite.
Seeds were imported from Brazil. This is a very rare variation of the popular Abiu fruit. This is one of those species that is reported to grow true to seed. It was selected and preserved due to its larger sized fruits by the Indigenous peoples in Brazil. It was found near the Upper Solimões River region, located in the western Amazon basin of Brazil. The climate of the Upper Solimões River region, located in the western Amazon basin of Brazil, is equatorial, characterized by hot, humid, and wet conditions throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 77°F to 86°F (25°C to 30°C), with little seasonal variation. The region receives high rainfall, often exceeding 2,500 mm annually, with a distinct rainy season from December to May and a drier period from June to November. Humidity levels are consistently high due to the proximity to the Amazon rainforest, making this region ideal for lush, dense vegetation and tropical biodiversity. The Upper Solimões region falls within USDA Hardiness Zones 11-12, supporting a variety of tropical plants. Seeds are germinated, and will be shipped in humid vermiculite.
Seeds were imported from Brazil. This is a very rare variation of the popular Abiu fruit. This is one of those species that is reported to grow true to seed. It was selected and preserved due to its larger sized fruits by the Indigenous peoples in Brazil. It was found near the Upper Solimões River region, located in the western Amazon basin of Brazil. The climate of the Upper Solimões River region, located in the western Amazon basin of Brazil, is equatorial, characterized by hot, humid, and wet conditions throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 77°F to 86°F (25°C to 30°C), with little seasonal variation. The region receives high rainfall, often exceeding 2,500 mm annually, with a distinct rainy season from December to May and a drier period from June to November. Humidity levels are consistently high due to the proximity to the Amazon rainforest, making this region ideal for lush, dense vegetation and tropical biodiversity. The Upper Solimões region falls within USDA Hardiness Zones 11-12, supporting a variety of tropical plants. Seeds are germinated, and will be shipped in humid vermiculite.