Bixa orellana

5 seeds

Bixa orellana (Achiote / Lipstick Tree)

• Sowing Time: Best from February to May or September to November, at 22–32°C.

• Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

• Soil: Use well-drained loamy soil rich in compost.

• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1–2 cm deep and keep soil moist.

• Light: Requires full sun for best growth.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

• Germination: In 2–4 weeks under warm, humid conditions.

• Care: Transplant seedlings when 15–20 cm tall; prune for shape and airflow.

• Blooming: Produces pink-white flowers followed by spiky red seed pods in summer.