Eugenia zuccarinii is an extremely rare and little-known species of tropical fruit tree native to the coastal regions of southeastern Brazil, especially the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is a surprisingly adaptable species that is very interesting for growing in containers.
Due to its slower growth and naturally smaller size, it is very suitable for growing in a pot, where it remains compact and easy to shape. This characteristic makes it an ideal collector's plant for lovers of exotic fruit species and tropical gardens.
A great advantage of this species is its very early fruiting. Under good conditions, the plants can start flowering and fruiting at a very young age, sometimes even around the second year and at a size of approximately 30 cm.
The fruits are one of the main attractions of this species. They are juicy, aromatic and their taste is often described as a combination of dried plums, cherries and tropical fruit.
Despite its tropical origin, Eugenia zuccarinii is a relatively hardy plant. It can withstand short-term drops in temperature to approximately −1 °C, but in European conditions we recommend growing it as a portable plant in a pot with the possibility of wintering in a frost-free area.
Thanks to its rarity, compact growth and very tasty fruits, Eugenia zuccarinii is a real collector's gem. It is a species that will delight not only lovers of exotic plants, but also any grower looking for something truly unusual - a small tropical tree that can soon bring its own harvest and at the same time become an ornament to any collection.
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 10 TO 15 CM WITH A FLOWER POT - PICTURE NO. 2
PRICE 20€
Eugenia Zuccarinii Growing Instructions
Substrate:
Keep the substrate slightly moist at all times.
Recommended mixture: 2 parts peat, 1 part perlite, a little sand
Watering:
Water only when the substrate dries out slightly
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 a terrace, garden, or balcony, only from spring to autumn: Partial shade, later full sun.
Wintering:
Tropical plant - cannot tolerate temperatures below 10 °C for a long time. Winter at min. temperature 15 C
In 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