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.
THE SIZE OF THE PLANTS SOLD WITH THE FLOWER POT IS 15 TO 20 CM LAST PICTURE
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