How to tend a Plinia cauliflora

Also known as: Myrcia jaboticaba (Vell.) Baill., Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) O.Berg, Myrciaria gnapurium O.Berg, Myrciaria jaboticaba (Vell.) O.Berg, Myrciaria peruviana (Juss. ex J.F.Gmel.) Mattos, Myrtus cauliflora Mart., Myrtus jaboticaba Vell., Plinia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kausel, Plinia peruviana (Juss. ex J.F.Gmel.) Govaerts, Eugenia cauliflora (Mart.) DC., Eugenia guapurium DC., Eugenia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kiaersk., Guapurium peruvianum Juss. ex J.F.Gmel.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry

Sunlight

Enjoy adequate sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South Brazil
Category
Myrtaceae, Myrciaria
Size
Diameter≥15cm,Height≥25cm
Blooming period
Fruit period spring and autumn
Flower colors
white,fruit color purple black
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