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Achiote Bixa How the Incas made Blood Red Chocolate

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Bixa in full leaf in Adelaide Botanic Gardens

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Achiote in full leaf in Adelaide Botanic Gardens

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Achiote - Bixa

Bixa orellana
Also known as Annatto or the Lipstick tree, originates from South America and has spread in popularity to many parts of Asia. It is very popular in Philippine cooking. Grows and a dense small tree or shrub. The heart shaped fruits are brown or reddish bro... Read More
Other Names: Annatto, Lipstick tree

$4.95 ($4.95-$19.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Achiote - Bixa

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June, July, August, September

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$37.00 ($24.90-$69.00 choose a size)

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$120.00 ($54.00-$120.00 choose a size)

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$29.00 ($29.00-$39.00 choose a size)

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Mango - Chok Anan

$99.00 ($74.00-$99.00 choose a size)

A sweet, large size Mango, also called a Honey Mango. The fruits can have a coconut flavour to them. The trees are known to produce two crops, one in spring and then later in summer. Eat them either when green or fully ripe. The flesh is sweet and Chok Anan is one for the collector!

Rollinia - Brazilian Custard Apple

$34.00 ($19.75-$79.00 choose a size)

A relative of the cherimoya this plant has its origins in tropical America. The fruit about 100mm in diameter has a creamy juicy and delicious flesh, according to some tasting like lemon meringue pie. Fruits within 4 years from seed. Seed selected from extremely sweet and flavoursome fruit with firm white flesh and few seeds.The foliage is delicate on young trees, and our potted plants are known for their older leaves to turn yellow and drop during transport to conserve energy. This is not a problem long term. With care and acclimatisation they will bounce back

Achiote - Bixa Reviews & Tips

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Elsa
★★★★★ 3y ago

OAKHURST, QLD, Australia

Achiote - Bixa

William
★★★★★ 4y ago

GLENWOOD, QLD, Australia

Achiote - Bixa

I am afraid I don't know why I like this plant...Have not grown one yet. But I collect rare/unusual/edible stuff.

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Amethyst
★★★ 15y ago

ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Update September 2104: Bixa is an excellent tree to prune to a manageable size if you don't want it too big. I cut mine back to about half in winter and it re-shoots subsequent months to flower magnificently in autumn.----------------------------------...

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