Duroia bolivarensis
Care, watering, light and tips for Duroia bolivarensis on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Duroia bolivarensis
The borojó (Duroia bolivarensis) is a tropical fruit tree native to the Amazon, known for its large, round, green to brownish fruits. Its dense, dark green foliage makes it attractive as a shade tree or specimen in tropical and subtropical gardens, adding an exotic and productive touch. It is valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties, making it a plant of ethnobotanical interest.
Native range
Amazonian region of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade and a warm, humid climate, with temperatures not dropping below 18°C (64°F). Watering should be frequent and abundant, keeping the substrate consistently moist but well-drained; it does not tolerate drought. It prefers fertile soils, rich in organic matter, and with good drainage. A common mistake is planting it in areas with frost or clay soils that retain too much water, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Duroia bolivarensis
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown falling leaves, soft stems. Indicates overwatering or nutrient deficiency.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If waterlogged, repot with fresh, well-draining soil. Fertilize lightly.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging. Borojó needs humidity, but not soggy roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't fully rotted. Act quickly to aerate the substrate.