Myrciaria cauliflora Precoce dwarf Jaboticaba Fruit Tree in 4" Pot

Note : You will receive dwarf Precoce Jaboticaba Plant in 4" Pot similar to the pictures This is a very popular fruit tree in Brazil known as Jaboticaba or Brazilian Grape Tree in the US. Jaboticaba is pronounced in 5 syllables. This attractive tropical tree is slow growing, but eventually can reach a height of 15′-25′. It is a cauliflorus tree, meaning it flowers and bears fruit along the branches and trunk which is very neat. Jaboticabas are fairly easy to grow in a tropical environment. They like full to partial sun. The soil cannot dry out too much, keep it moist. It needs regular fertilization and freezing temperatures should be avoided. The Jaboticaba bears grape-like fruits, but with a thicker skin which is usually not eaten like regular grapes. Inside is a delicious, sweet gelatinous white pulp which contains some seeds which us Brazilians swallow with the pulp. The fruit can be eaten out of hand, just pop open the fruit in your mouth with your teeth and enjoy the sweet pulp inside, throwing away the tough skin. Fruit can also be made into delicious jellies, jams, etc. This tree is also good for Bonsai because of its small leaves, flaky reddish bark, and slow growing habit. We have heard that Jaboticaba is one of the only few tropical plants that can be grown as an indoor Bonsai tree. Of course additional lights, humidity, and proper air circulation help it thrive in this non-ideal environment. We have only grown this plant outside in South Florida where it grows easily. If you are going to keep it indoors during the winter, search a couple of websites about growing tropical plants indoors, there is a lot of good information available. Light Full sun preferred, tolerates partial shade Water: Consistent moisture for first few years, then occasional during dry periods Soil Loam ideal. Soil pH should be slightly alkaline