{"product_id":"nasiona-glicirydii-meksykanskiej-gliricidia-sepium","title":"Mexican Gliricidia Seeds - Gliricidia sepium","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMexican gliricidia - Gliricidia sepium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eGliricidia sepium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing tree from the legume family (Fabaceae), native to the seasonally dry forests of Mexico and Central America. In nature, it usually reaches \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height, and its trunk can reach \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. It is distinguished by pink to lilac flowers that appear on leafless shoots during the dry season, as well as by its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through root nodule bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species has a short, often slightly twisted trunk and smooth bark ranging in color from grayish white to reddish brown. The leaves are imparipinnate, \u003cstrong\u003e15–40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, and consist of \u003cstrong\u003e7–17\u003c\/strong\u003e leaflets measuring \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length. In a tropical climate, an established tree can grow by as much as \u003cstrong\u003e3 m per year\u003c\/strong\u003e. During the dry season, it sheds its leaves, while with constant soil moisture it may remain semi-evergreen. It tolerates hard pruning well and quickly regrows from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe papilionaceous flowers, about \u003cstrong\u003e2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, are borne in clusters measuring \u003cstrong\u003e5–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length. They range in color from pale pink to lilac, with a light yellow spot at the base of the standard petal. Flowering begins after the shortest day of the year, when the tree loses its leaves. The fruit is a flat pod \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, containing \u003cstrong\u003e4–10\u003c\/strong\u003e brown seeds; it ripens within about \u003cstrong\u003e40–55 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAccording to POWO (Kew), its natural range extends from Mexico to Colombia. Genetic studies indicate the dry regions of southern Mexico and northern Central America as its true center of distribution. The tree grows from sea level to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1200 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a climate with an average annual temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e20–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, rainfall of \u003cstrong\u003e900–1500 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a dry season lasting several months. It has been cultivated since pre-Columbian times and is now found throughout the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIt requires full sun and warmth. It grows best in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral reaction; sources report tolerance of a pH range of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4.5–8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates a light, brief frost, but not prolonged freezing conditions - in cultivation, it is generally assigned to \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones 10–11\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Poland, it is grown in a container: from late spring to early autumn, it can be kept on a sunny terrace, while in winter it should be placed in a bright room, preferably at a temperature above \u003cstrong\u003e15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDuring the growing period, water regularly once the top layer of the soil has dried, avoiding waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter, especially if the plant sheds its leaves. As a nitrogen-fixing plant, it does not require intensive fertilization - a moderate dose of balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the season is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn the tropics, it is planted as a shade tree, hedge, and for “living fence posts.” In our climate, it is an attractive container plant with light, feathery foliage that is easy to keep in a compact form thanks to its tolerance of pruning. It is well suited to winter gardens, conservatories, and bright interiors, and in summer it makes an exotic accent on the terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54314097738056,"sku":"2951","price":4.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54314097770824,"sku":"2952","price":8.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54314097803592,"sku":"2953","price":79.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Glicirydii-MeksykanskiejGliricidia-sepium-6.webp?v=1792059941","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-glicirydii-meksykanskiej-gliricidia-sepium","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}