Fruta do Mistério (Eugenia sp.) – "Mystery Fruit" is an extremely attractive and compact tropical plant that has gained great popularity among collectors and growers. Interestingly, scientists argued for a long time whether it belongs to the genus Syzygium or Eugenia – that is why it began to be called "Fruta do Mistério" (mystery fruit), because it was not clear where to classify it botanically. Today, most experts agree that it is a eugenia.
It grows as an exceptionally compact, small shrub, making it ideal for cultivation in pots and small spaces. Its greatest asset is precisely its diminutive size—you can confidently grow it long-term on a bright windowsill or indoors without it ever outgrowing its allotted space. There is no need to worry about a small seedling eventually turning into a large tree; it retains its naturally compact habit even at maturity, making it one of the best choices for anyone wishing to enjoy their own tropical fruit without having a garden.
The fruits are smaller (approx. 1.5 cm), distinctly scarlet red and very sweet. The plant bears fruit repeatedly throughout the year, so you can look forward to a regular harvest. Another great advantage is the rapid onset of fruiting – often as early as 2 years, which is exceptional for tropical plants.
Growing is easy – all you need is a permeable, nutritious substrate and a sunny to bright location. The plant adapts well to conditions in a container and is also suitable for less experienced growers.
A must have for every lover of exotic plants!
It combines minimal space requirements, fast fruiting, repeated harvest and excellent fruit taste. If you are looking for a small, undemanding and yet highly productive plant for an apartment, greenhouse or terrace, Fruta do Mistério is the clear choice.
THE SIZE OF THE PLANTS SOLD WITH A FLOWER POT IS 15 TO 20 CM - LAST PICTURE
PRICE 24 €
Instructions for growing Fruta do Mistério:
Substrate:
Preferably slightly 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:
At home all year round: 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 5 °C for a long time. Winter at min. temperature 10C and above
For the winter, place in the living room, bedroom, hallway, winter garden or tempered greenhouse, always as close as possible to the window
Fertilization:
Fertilizers Regular water-soluble or granulated
For plants up to 2 years old, use half the dose.
Older plants can tolerate regular doses.
Suitable fertilizer:
long-term granular fertilizer OSMOCOTE