Jabuticaba.

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Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Fruit tree

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 5 Tage

Endgröße

15 to 45 feet

Wachstum

Langsam

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 11

Blütezeit

Spring to summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its native tropical habitat. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal overwatering or poor drainage. Ensure it gets plenty of humidity to keep the foliage looking its best.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times.

Düngen

Use a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Prune lightly to maintain shape and improve air circulation.

Umtopfen

Repot when the roots fill the container or the soil breaks down.

Boden

Acidic, well draining soil

Boden-pH

5.5 to 6.5

Temperatur

5 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

60 bis 90%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, can live for over 100 years.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is not toxic to humans.

Kinder

The fruit is safe, but children should be supervised around the tree to avoid climbing on thin branches.

Kontaktallergene

No notable skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Essbarkeit

The fruit is delicious and safe, but the seeds should not be consumed in large quantities.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Dark purple fruit on trunk
• Small white flowers on bark
• Glossy lance shaped evergreen leaves
• Peeling light brown bark

Höhe

3 bis 12m

Breite

2 bis 6m

Blätter

dark green, bronze, evergreen

Blüten

white, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

dark purple, black, Summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Rust — Fungal infection causing spots on leaves during humid weather.
• Aphids — Small insects that feed on new growth and flower buds.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings, grafting

Pflanzzeit

spring, early summer

Überwinterung

Move containers indoors or into a greenhouse before the first frost. Ensure the plant stays in a bright, humid location during the winter months.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large pots, requiring at least a 40 liter container for long term health.

Plant in a sheltered spot to protect the evergreen foliage from drying winds.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Kaffeepflanze — Both enjoy similar light and moisture conditions in the understory.
• Bromelien — These epiphytes thrive in the humid environment created by the tree canopy.

Ähnliche Arten

• Plinia aureana — A smaller relative with similar growth habits and fruit.

Botanisches

Familie

Myrtaceae

Gattung

Plinia

Ordnung

Myrtales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Southeastern Brazil

Artenschutz

It is not currently listed as endangered in its native range.

It thrives in the understory of tropical forests where it benefits from consistent moisture and dappled light.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, fruit source for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary fruit, ornamental specimen, jam making, wine production

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

How long until it fruits?

Seed grown trees can take 8 to 15 years to fruit.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it adapts well to large containers if pruned regularly.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Plinia honors the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, while cauliflora describes its habit of flowering on the trunk.

Gut zu wissen

• The fruit is often compared to a grape in texture and flavor.
• It is a slow growing tree that can take years to bear fruit.
• The name refers to the fruit growing on the stem.
• It is a staple fruit in Brazilian markets.