It grows in the tropical rain forest of Central America. It has the characteristics of drought resistance, high temperature resistance and light preference. And the requirements for soil quality are not strict. The most suitable soil pH value is 6-7.5, and the land with rich organic matter and good drainage is the best growing place.
It is not suitable for growing in areas where the winter temperature is lower than 8℃ for a long time. Resistant to low temperature of 0℃ and high temperature of 40℃, and the optimum growth temperature is 25-35℃. It grows rapidly in a warm, humid and sunny environment. ? Because it belongs to tropical fruit, it must be planted in greenhouse in areas where the temperature is below 0℃ in winter.
Extended data:
plant
There are wall climbing planting, scaffolding planting and column planting, among which column planting is more common because of its low production cost and high profit, and it can also improve the land utilization rate.
Column cultivation is a cultivation method in which cement columns or wooden columns are buried deeply, and 3-4 Costa Rican inchworm seedlings are planted around the columns to make the Costa Rican inchworm plants grow along the columns. The spacing of each column is 1.5m× 2m, which can be cultivated in March 3- 10/0 every year, especially from March to May.
Take off the thin fruits in time after the flowers wither, and it is advisable to leave 1-2 fruits per branch; The geometrid in Costa Rica has a long flowering period and strong flowering ability. It will bloom in 5- 10, leaving 2-3 flowers on each branch.