Annatto Seeds - Plant for Home Gardens
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Annatto Seeds
Annatto is a tropical ornamental and fruiting shrub valued for its attractive pink flowers, distinctive spiny seed pods, and dense evergreen growth habit. It is suitable for tropical gardens, edible landscapes, hedges, and container plantings in warm climates.
Key Features
Decorative Seed Pods
Produces distinctive spiny seed capsules that add ornamental interest.
Attractive Flowering Habit
Develops clusters of pink flowers during the growing season.
Evergreen Growth
Forms a dense shrub suitable for landscape and garden use.
Tropical Adaptability
Performs well in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Bixa orellana |
| Common Name | Annatto |
| Seed Type | Tree & Shrub Seed |
| Growth Habit | Evergreen Tropical Shrub |
| USDA Zones | 10–12 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growing Season | Year Round In Warm Climates |
| Sowing Season | Spring, Summer |
| Sowing Months | March–August |
| Germination Time | 14–45 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 75–90°F (24–32°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Size | 10–20 ft Tall × 8–15 ft Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 8–15 ft Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Tropical Gardens And Landscape Plantings
Annatto is grown for its ornamental flowers, decorative seed pods, and evergreen growth habit. It is suitable for tropical gardens, landscape borders, hedges, and container plantings where warm temperatures and full sun support healthy growth.