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Jaboticaba 'Cristal Green' (Plinia Cauliflora) - Seedling - LIVE PLANT
Jaboticaba 'Cristal Green' (Plinia Cauliflora) - Seedling - LIVE PLANT
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Plant Insights and Care
The Jaboticaba - Cristal Green, scientifically known as Plinia Cauliflora, is a captivating species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. This unique tree, with its cauli-florous habit, bears fruit directly on the trunk and branches, creating a striking appearance. A member of the Myrtaceae family, it appreciates warm climates, making it a suitable candidate for cultivation in regions with similar climate conditions to the UAE. The Jaboticaba tree thrives under full to partial sun exposure. It favors well-draining, loamy to sandy soils, and appreciates a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. Though it exhibits some level of drought tolerance once established, regular watering is beneficial especially in the initial stages of growth.
Key Points:
- Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil.
- Climate: Warm, tropical to subtropical climates.
- Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun.
- Watering: Regular watering advised, especially in early stages; drought-tolerant once established.
- Soil: Well-draining, loamy to sandy soil, with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Fruit Profile
The fruit of the Jaboticaba - Cristal Green is a sight to behold with its smooth, shiny, green skin that envelops a sweet, gelatinous flesh. The taste is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, often compared to that of grapes but with a unique tropical twist. Its consumption is not only a pleasure to the palate but also beneficial to health, as it is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. The fruit can be savored fresh or utilized in a variety of culinary applications including jams, jellies, and wines.
Dive into the facts:
- Taste: Sweet and tart, reminiscent of grapes with a tropical twist.
- Appearance: Smooth, shiny, green-skinned fruits borne directly on the trunk and branches.
- Fun Fact: The uncommon growth habit of bearing fruit directly on the trunk and branches, known as cauliflory, makes the Jaboticaba - Cristal Green a fascinating and ornamental tree, besides being a fruitful bearer of delightful berries.
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