Schinziophyton — 1 species

Cultivation

Mongongo nut is a plant of arid to moist tropical and subtropical areas where it is found at elevations ranging from 50 - 1,500 metres, more commonly at the higher end of the range. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 40°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -7°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.