Corynocarpus smooth
Corynocarpus smooth is also known by the following names: karaka, New Zealand laurel, Corynocarpus angularis, Corynocarpus vulgaris, Corynocarpus smoothed and Carinocarpus.
In Latin, the name of this plant will be as follows: Corynocarpus laevigatus. This plant is part of the family called Corynocarpaceae, in Latin the name of this plant will be: Corynocarpaceae.
Description of Corynocarpus smooth
Corynocarpus smooth does not require much difficulty in growing. However, it will be necessary to provide sunlight on a regular basis. Throughout the entire summer period, watering should remain plentiful and air humidity should be high. The life form of Corynocarpus smoothis is an evergreen tree. It should be noted that this plant is poisonous; not only its fruits are poisonous, but also its seeds. For this reason, an increased degree of caution is recommended when handling this plant.
It should be noted that this plant is quite large. For this reason, Corynocarpus smooth is most often found in greenhouses or warm winter gardens. It is noteworthy that it is important for the plant to be kept in conditions of high humidity. It should be noted that this plant can also be used to decorate offices, apartments, and also general purpose premises.
As for the maximum size in cultivation, when Corynocarpus smooth grows in a winter garden or in a greenhouse, the height of this plant can even reach three to five meters, while the crown width will be approximately one meter. If Corynocarpus smooth is grown indoors, then the height of the plant will be approximately fifty centimeters to one and a half meters, and the width of the crown can also reach one meter.
Description of the features of growing and caring for Corynocarpus smooth
It is important to remember that the plant will require regular replanting. Young plants that have not yet reached three years of age will require replanting every year: it is important to either completely or partially shake off the soil from the roots of this plant. It is also permissible to replant the smooth Corynocarpus, but the root ball must be preserved. As for older plants, they should be replanted approximately every two to three years. In the case when the plant reaches an impressive size, replanting seems quite problematic. However, even if the plant is not replanted, it will be necessary to update the top layer of soil by about ten to fifteen centimeters every year. As for the composition of the soil mixture, it is recommended to combine three parts of turf soil, two parts of peat soil and one part of sand. In this case, it is also permissible to use special soil intended for decorative deciduous potted plants. The acidity of soil can be either neutral or slightly acidic.
It is important to remember that in case of insufficient lighting, the plant will change its variegated color to green tones. In the event that the plant is exposed to direct sunlight for quite a long time, the smooth Corynocarpus will get sunburn. Therefore, it is so important to provide the plant with shading, especially when placing the plant near southern windows, as well as in the spring, when daylight hours are increased. The leaves of Corynocarpus smooth can fall off en masse when there is low air humidity or a rather sharp change in temperature occurs. It is important to remember that smooth corynocarpus should be reliably protected from any drafts.
