🍇 Jaboticaba Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Jaboticaba, Brazilian Grape Tree |
| Scientific name | Plinia cauliflora |
| Origin | Brazil (South America) |
| Type | Tropical evergreen fruit tree |
| Fruit color | Dark purple to black berries |
| Taste | Sweet, juicy, grape-like flavor |
| Season | Year-round (multiple flushes in tropical climates) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 3–6 meters (small to medium tree)
- Bearing age: 3–5 years (grafted), 6–8 years (seed-grown)
- Yield: 10–50 kg/tree/year (mature)
- Lifespan: 50–80 years
- Fruit weight: 5–10 g per berry
- Special: Fruits grow directly on trunk & branches (cauliflory) 🍇
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical, humid |
| Temperature | 18–28°C |
| Soil | Well-drained, slightly acidic, rich in organic matter |
| pH | 5.5–6.5 |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to full sun |
☀️ Sensitive to frost; requires warm and humid environment for best fruiting.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (faster fruiting) or seeds
- Spacing: 3 × 3 m
- Planting time: Spring / early summer
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging
- Fertilizer: Organic compost + balanced NPK (every 3–4 months)
- Pruning: Minimal; remove dead branches and shape canopy
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Year-round in tropical climates |
| Fruiting | 3–5 years (grafted), 6–8 years (seed) |
| First harvest | 3–5 years |
✅ Benefits
- Unique grape-like berries grown on trunk 🍇
- Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and polyphenols
- Year-round fruiting in tropical climates
- Ornamental and edible tree
- Suitable for home gardens and bonsai cultivation
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