Miracle berry.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Tropical shrub

Luz

Bright indirect light

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

5 to 15 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Sporadic throughout the year

Cuidados

Keep this plant in a warm spot with high humidity to mimic its native tropical home. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is too alkaline or the plant is too cold. Use acidic soil to keep it happy and healthy.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

Abonado

Use an acid loving fertilizer during the growing season.

Poda

Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape.

Trasplante

Repot only when the roots have filled the container.

Suelo

Acidic and well draining

pH del suelo

4.5 to 5.8

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for many decades.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non toxic to humans.

Niños

The small red berries may be a choking hazard for very young children.

Comestibilidad

The fruit is safe, but the miracle effect lasts for 30 to 60 minutes and can cause people to eat overly acidic or spicy foods they might otherwise avoid.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy dark green leaves
• Small red oval fruits
• Dense shrubby growth habit
• White star shaped flowers

Altura

1,5 a 5m

Anchura

1 a 3m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

white, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

red, Year round with peaks

Problemas frecuentes

• Iron deficiency — Leaves turn yellow between the veins due to high soil pH.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer

Cuidados en invierno

Move containers indoors before temperatures drop below 15 degrees Celsius. Keep in a bright, humid spot away from drafts.

En maceta

It grows well in containers and requires a pot at least 30 centimeters wide to start.

Group this plant with other acid loving tropicals to simplify soil management.

Buenas compañeras

• Cafeto — They share similar requirements for warmth and filtered light.
• Gardenia — Both plants prefer acidic soil conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Carambola — Both are tropical fruit trees that enjoy similar climate zones.

Ciencia

Familia

Sapotaceae

Género

Synsepalum

Orden

Ericales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

West Africa

Conservación

It is considered vulnerable in its native West African habitat due to deforestation.

It thrives in the shaded understory of tropical forests where it benefits from high humidity and acidic soil.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, culinary novelty

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How long does the effect last?

The effect typically lasts for 30 to 60 minutes.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it is well suited for containers if kept in a warm, humid environment.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Synsepalum refers to the fused sepals, while dulcificum means sweet making.

Bueno saberlo

• The miracle berry was once marketed as a diet aid.
• It grows very slowly, often taking years to reach a significant size.
• The fruit must be fresh to have the taste altering effect.