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Bixa Orellana Seeds for Planting – Annatto Tree Seeds

Bixa Orellana Seeds for Planting – Annatto Tree Seeds

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination

Sow the seeds in well-drained fertile soil at a shallow depth of about ¼ to ½ inch

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination

Place the pot or seed bed in a warm location with indirect sunlight

Seeds usually germinate within 1 to 3 weeks under suitable conditions

How to Grow

Grow the plant in full sun to partial shade for healthy growth and flowering

Water regularly while allowing excess water to drain freely from the soil

Once established the plant becomes moderately drought tolerant

Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth

Apply organic compost periodically to support vigorous growth

Tips

Choose fertile slightly acidic to neutral soil for best results

Protect young plants from frost and cold winds

Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues

Transplant seedlings carefully to avoid root disturbance

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Evergreen shrimp

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

year-round.

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

mild flavour

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Bixa Orellana Seeds for Planting – Annatto Tree Seeds
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Botanical fruit

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Evergreen tropical

Bixa orellana, commonly known as Annatto or Achiote, is a tropical evergreen shrub to small tree grown for its ornamental flowers and distinctive red seed pods

The seeds are a natural source of annatto pigment widely used in culinary preparations, natural food colouring, and traditional applications

The plant is well suited to warm climates and adds both beauty and utility to home gardens and landscapes

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring–Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

2–4.5 cm

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

2–8 metres

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Tropical & subtropical

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

1.5–3 m

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000191196

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Annatto Tree produce attractive pink flowers followed by distinctive seed pods?

Yes. Annatto Tree is admired for its showy pink flowers and unique heart-shaped, spiny seed pods that provide ornamental interest throughout the growing season.

Do the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?

Yes. The nectar-rich blossoms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects, supporting healthy pollination during the flowering season.

Can Annatto Tree be grown as an ornamental or landscape tree?

Yes. It performs well in tropical and subtropical gardens, edible landscapes, orchards, and spacious home gardens with fertile, well-drained soil and full sun.

Will regular pruning help maintain a healthy and well-shaped tree?

Yes. Light annual pruning helps improve air circulation, maintains a balanced canopy, and encourages vigorous new growth.

Can the seeds be used as a natural culinary colorant?

Yes. The mature seeds are traditionally used to prepare natural food coloring and are commonly added to rice dishes, cheeses, sauces, marinades, and spice blends.

How is Annatto Tree different from Lipstick Palm?

Annatto Tree (Bixa orellana) is a small tropical tree valued for its pink flowers and seed pods containing brightly colored seeds used as a natural colorant, while Lipstick Palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is an ornamental palm grown for its striking bright red leaf stalks and tropical landscape appeal rather than seed production.