Guabiyú – a rare treasure from South America
Discover the magic of Guabiyú, a rare fruit tree that you will love not only for its unique fruits. This treasure from South America brings purple berries with a wonderfully juicy and sweet orange flesh that will refresh and delight your senses.
Guabiyú fruits are not only delicious, but also full of antioxidants that benefit your health. In their homeland, they are popular not only as a fruit, but also as a medicine – both the leaves and the fruits are traditionally used to prevent and support chronic diseases.
Moreover, older trees of this species can withstand even mild frosts, making it an ideal choice for those who want to grow something truly unique. Bring a piece of South America home and experience the joy of caring for this exceptional plant!
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 10 TO 15 CM
PRICE 14€
Instructions for growing Myrcianthes pungens
Substrate:
Preferably acidic and well-drained
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, and only from early spring to autumn.
We are testing the cultivation of Myrcianthes pungens in northern Bohemia year-round in an unheated greenhouse.
Wintering:
A subtropical plant - it can tolerate wintering in a cool room slightly above zero, for example with citrus, but you can also winter at higher temperatures.
For the winter, place in a cool room, bedroom, hallway, winter garden or tempered greenhouse, always as close as possible to the window
Fertilization:
Fertilizers Ordinary water-soluble or granular
Suitable fertilizer:
long-term granular fertilizer OSMOCOTE
MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EUGENIA GUABIYÚ HERE