My neighborhood plants are:
- Akee
- African Violet
- Avocado
- Baobab
- Cassava
- Coconut palm
- Eucalyptus
- Ginger
- Mango
- Palmyra palm
Akee (Blighia sapida) has a thick, fleshy taproot that extends deep into the soil, providing stability and access to water and nutrients.
African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) features a shallow, fibrous root system spreading horizontally just below the soil surface, allowing for efficient water and nutrient absorption.
Avocado (Persea americana) is characterized by a large, strong taproot that anchors the tree and provides support, especially in windy conditions.
Baobab (Adansonia digitata) possesses an extremely long taproot reaching up to 100 feet deep into the ground, aiding water access during drought.
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) exhibits a shallow, fibrous root system for effective water and nutrient absorption in the shallow topsoil.
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) develops adventitious roots from stems and branches, supporting heavy fruit and enhancing water and nutrient absorption.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) features a strong, deep taproot that anchors the tree, providing support and accessing water and nutrients.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has rhizomes—thick, fleshy underground stems—that store food, nutrients, and aid in spreading.
Mango (Mangifera indica) is characterized by a deep, strong taproot that anchors the tree and provides support, with the taproot extending deep into the soil for water and nutrient access.
Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) exhibits a fan-shaped root system spreading horizontally just below the soil surface, providing stability and optimal water and nutrient absorption.