Lecythis minor (Monkey Pot)

Lecythis minor with brown woody fruit hanging from branch close up
Lecythis minor woody fruit hanging from a branch among green leaves.

Botanical names: Lecythis minor, Lecythis elliptica

Common name: Monkey Pot

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Similar plants: Lecythis minor (Monkey Pot)


Image gallery: 7 images
Lecythis minor with brown round fruit nestled among thick green pointed leaves
Lecythis minor with brown round fruit nestled among thick green pointed leaves.
Lecythis minor white flower with round brown fruit in a close up
Lecythis minor white flower and round brown fruit hanging on a branch
Lecythis minor white flower and brown fruit close up for identification purposes
Lecythis minor white flower open next to a textured woody brown fruit.
Lecythis minor white flower close up with a small bee on center
Lecythis minor white flower with a bee resting upon the yellow center.
Lecythis minor brown fruit growing on a branch in a close up shot.
Lecythis minor round brown fruit hanging from a green leafy tree branch.
Lecythis minor brown fruit hanging among textured green leaves in close up
Lecythis minor with woody brown fruit and pointed green leaves on branch
Lecythis minor white flower close up on green grass for tropical garden
Lecythis minor white flower clusters lying on blades of green grass


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/lecythis_elliptica.htm
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