Jabuticaba.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Fruit tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 2 a 5 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 45 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Spring to summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times.

Abonado

Use a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune lightly to maintain shape and improve air circulation.

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Acidic, well draining soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 6.5

Temperatura

5 a 35°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for over 100 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not toxic to humans.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

No notable skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

3 a 12m

Anchura

2 a 6m

Hojas

dark green, bronze, evergreen

Flores

white, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

dark purple, black, Summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, grafting

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• Cafeto — Both enjoy similar light and moisture conditions in the understory.
• Familia de las bromelias — These epiphytes thrive in the humid environment created by the tree canopy.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Myrtaceae

Género

Plinia

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southeastern Brazil

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, fruit source for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary fruit, ornamental specimen, jam making, wine production

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.