Prunus capuli | Capulxihuitl. Originated in … Mexico | Various
Prunus capuli belongs to the plant family ROSACEĈ and Genus Prunus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Prunus capuli does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Prunus capuli so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Prunus capuli capulxihuitl is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Purplish black is the most typical color produced by Prunus capuli. Capulxihuitl was used by the Aztecs for dyeing.
The of Prunus capuli can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … purplish black
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.