Eugenia uniflora var DASYBLASTA – tropical beauty with delicious fruits
Discover the magic of the Brazilian cherry, known as pitanga, which enchants with its beautiful fruits, ornamental appearance and ease of cultivation. This evergreen shrub or smaller tree comes from tropical South America, where it grows mainly in Brazil.
This exceptional DASYBLASTA variety of Surinamese cherry, perhaps even a separate species, will enchant you with its smaller but wonderfully sweet red fruits, which taste reminiscent of the classic Surinamese cherry. It comes from wild populations in the southern regions of Brazil, which gives it a unique resistance to cold - it is one of the most frost-resistant Eugenia uniflor.
It has glossy dark green leaves that turn an attractive reddish-brown color when sprouting. In spring, it is covered with tiny white flowers that attract pollinators. Pitanga fruits have a typical ribbed shape and change color from green to orange to dark red or even black as they ripen. They are juicy, sweet, aromatic and their taste is reminiscent of cherries, but with an exotic touch.
This unpretentious plant is also ideal for beginners. When grown in a pot, it grows 100-150 cm and can be easily shaped. The first fruits appear approximately three years after planting.
The fruits can be eaten fresh, but they can also be used to make jams, syrups, juices or liqueurs. Their distinctive aroma perfectly complements desserts and other delicacies.
Pitanga easily adapts to different conditions and can be grown in both tropical and subtropical climates. In milder zones, it is enough to protect it from frost and winter in a bright place.
Treat yourself to a piece of exoticism right at your home!
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 15 TO 20 CM
PRICE 17 EURO
Instructions for growing EUGÉNIA UNIFLORA DASYBLASTA
Substrate:
- Preferably more acidic and well permeable.
- Recommended mixture: 2 parts peat, 1 part perlite, a little sand.
Watering:
- Water only when the substrate is slightly dry.
- in winter, we limit watering, after watering, we pour out the excess water from the saucer.
Habitat for cultivation:
- All year round at home: As close to the window as possible, with enough light.
- Summering is possible outside on the terrace, garden or balcony and 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 min. temperature of 10C.
- For winter, place in the living room, bedroom, hallway, conservatory or temperate greenhouse, always as close as possible to the window.
Fertilization:
- Conventional water-soluble or granulated fertilizers.
- For plants under 2 years old, use half doses.
- Older plants can tolerate regular doses.
Suitable fertilizer: