Jabuticaba.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Fruit tree

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 5 jours

Taille adulte

15 to 45 feet

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Spring to summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times.

Engrais

Use a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Prune lightly to maintain shape and improve air circulation.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Acidic, well draining soil

pH du sol

5.5 to 6.5

Température

5 à 35°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, can live for over 100 years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is not toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

No notable skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

3 à 12m

Envergure

2 à 6m

Feuilles

dark green, bronze, evergreen

Fleurs

white, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

dark purple, black, Summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings, grafting

Quand planter

spring, early summer

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• Caféier — Both enjoy similar light and moisture conditions in the understory.
• Famille des Broméliacées — These epiphytes thrive in the humid environment created by the tree canopy.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Myrtaceae

Genre

Plinia

Ordre

Myrtales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southeastern Brazil

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, fruit source for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary fruit, ornamental specimen, jam making, wine production

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.