Grumichama, as the natives call it, is a charming little tree originating from Brazil, which can please not only with its fruits, but also with its beautiful appearance. Its fruits, similar in size to our cherries, are red, black or even orange in color. The taste is sweet and sour, delicious and refreshing.
The plant has large, shiny leaves and has a very decorative effect, which makes it an ornament for any interior or garden. It begins to bear fruit from around the fourth year and you can easily keep it in a pot as a small bush by shaping it.
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 10 to 15 CM
Instructions for growing EUGÉNIA BRASILIENSIS
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 5 °C for a long time. Winter at min. temperature of 15C.
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:
long-term granulated fertilizer OSMOCOTE
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