Syzygium aromaticum
Clove
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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Description
Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. Cloves are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisines all over the world. Cloves are harvested primarily in Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. They have a numbing effect on mouth tissues.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Blooming
Blooms saucer-shaped floweres with many stamens, followed by fleshy berries in colors such as red, purple, and white.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Growth
Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Dried, unopened flower buds of S. aromaticum are known as cloves, an important economical spice.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring either at 59-64°F (15-18°C) or 81°F (15-18°C). Propagate from greenwood and semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Greenwood cuttings are taken from shoot-tips of plants, and are harder than softwood cuttings. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood. Conduct air layering in spring.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Pest
Some problems are leaf spots and root rot.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Interesting facts
There are about 400-500 known species of Syzygium.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, fertile, moist soil with good drainage. Needs moderate water during the growing season, less in winter. Soil-based potting mixes work well for indoor plants.
