Eugenia ligustrina – compact exotic with surprisingly delicious fruits
Eugenia ligustrina is one of the lesser-known but very promising fruit species from tropical America. This rare shrub or small tree from the myrtle family impresses not only with its elegant appearance, but above all with its tasty sweet fruits and compact growth, which makes it ideal for growing in a pot.
The plant forms a dense bush with dark green glossy leaves, which is decorative all year round. In spring, small white flowers typical of eugenia appear. After flowering, small fruits ripen, changing color from red to almost black. Their taste is pleasantly sweet.
From our own experience, we can confirm that this is a very interesting species for growing in our conditions. Our mother plant began to bloom in the fourth year after sowing the seeds, and we harvested the first crop in the fifth year. At that time, the plant was only 50 cm tall, which shows its exceptional suitability for growing in containers. There is no need to wait for a large tree - even a small plant can please with beautiful flowers and tasty fruits.
Eugenia ligustrina also tolerates growing in a pot well, where it can be easily kept compact. During the summer, it will appreciate a sunny to semi-shady location, and in the winter it can simply be moved to a bright, frost-free area.
If you are looking for an unusual fruit plant that does not take up much space, will bloom soon and reward you with delicious fruits, Eugenia ligustrina is a great choice. It combines ornamental value, easy cultivation and the possibility of harvesting your own exotic fruit even in Central European conditions.
PRICE 20€
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 10 to 15 CM
Growing instructions for Eugenia Ligustrina
Substrate:
Preferably more acidic and well-drained
Recommended mixture: 2 parts peat, 1 part perlite, a little sand and garden soil
Watering:
Keep the substrate slightly moist
In winter, reduce watering, pour out excess water from the tray after watering.
Growing location:
Year-round at home: As close to a window as possible, with plenty of light.
Summering is possible outside on the terrace, garden or balcony only from spring to autumn: Partial shade, later full sun.
Wintering:
Tropical plant - cannot tolerate temperatures below 0 °C for a long time. Winter at a min. temperature of 10C 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 Ordinary water-soluble or granular.
Suitable fertilizer:
long-term granular fertilizer OSMOCOTE
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EUGENIA LIGUSTRINA