Miracle fruit is one of the most incredible plants you can indulge in. It is not just an exotic beauty, but a real experience. Imagine picking a small, deep red berry, putting it in your mouth… and suddenly the whole world of flavors changes. Lemon tastes like a sweet dessert, lime resembles a candy cane, and even the most sour fruits turn into a delicious delicacy. This effect lasts for dozens of minutes and surprises every time.
This unique plant comes from West Africa and is valued in its homeland not only for its fruits, but also for its elegant appearance. It forms a dense, evergreen shrub with dark green, shiny leaves that look very decorative all year round. It grows more slowly, which makes it an ideal plant for growing in a pot, where it can be kept compact for a long time at around one meter.
The miracle fruit tree is not only a rarity for collectors, but also a plant that brings joy and experiences. It is ideal for anyone who loves the exotic, likes to try new things and wants to have something truly exceptional at home. In addition, the fruits contain valuable antioxidants and a naturally low sugar content, which makes them not only interesting, but also a functional fruit.
It thrives best in light, well-drained and acidic soil, in a bright location without direct midday sun. It is suitable for higher air humidity and regular, but not waterlogged watering. In winter, it will appreciate a cooler wintering at temperatures above 6 °C, where it will retain its evergreen leaves and prepare for the next season.
If you are looking for a plant that is not just a decoration, but a real experience, Synsepalum dulcificum is exactly the right choice. It is a small tropical miracle that you and everyone you show it to will love.
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 10 TO 15 CM WITH A FLOWER POT - PICTURE NO. 2
Only a very small number of plants
PRICE 30€
Instructions for growing Miracle Fruit
Substrate:
Acidic and well-drained
Recommended mixture: 2 parts peat, 1 part perlite, a little sand
Watering:
Keep the substrate slightly moist
in winter, reduce watering, pour out excess water from the tray after watering.
Growing location:
Home all year round: As close to a window as possible, with plenty of light.
Summering is possible outside on the terrace, garden or balcony and only from spring to autumn: Partial shade.
Wintering:
Tropical plant - cannot tolerate temperatures below 5 °C for a long time. Winter at a minimum temperature of 10 C or more.
For the winter, place in the living room, bedroom, hallway, winter garden or tempered greenhouse, always as close to the window as possible
Fertilization:
Fertilizers that acidify the substrate
It is necessary to regularly add FERTILIZER FOR ACID-LOVING PLANTS by watering in the recommended amount
Suitable fertilizer:
long-term granular fertilizer OSMOCOTE