Myrciaria glazioviana, also known as yellow jaboticaba or cabeludinha, is a rare tropical tree native to Brazil that is gradually finding its way into the collections of growers around the world. It is still relatively rare outside its homeland, which makes it an interesting and undiscovered species for anyone looking for something special.
The plant grows like a shrub and looks very lively from a young age thanks to its finely pubescent leaves and young shoots. The flowers are small, white and appear in small clusters. One of the most interesting features is the method of fruiting - the fruits are formed directly on the trunk and stronger branches, which is a typical feature of jaboticaba and always attracts attention..
The fruits are round, yellow, slightly pubescent and resemble a larger gooseberry in size. The flesh is juicy, sweet and aromatic, with a taste reminiscent of a combination of apricot and lychee. Thanks to their taste, they are ideal for direct consumption and are among the very pleasant tropical fruits.
A great advantage is that the plant starts to bear fruit relatively early, often at a height of around one meter, so you don't have to wait many years for the first harvest. Although it grows rather slowly, it maintains a compact size in a container and is also well suited for cultivation in our conditions as a portable plant.
It does best in a bright location, in slightly acidic, permeable soil and with regular watering. It likes heat and higher humidity, but with proper care it adapts well and rewards itself with healthy growth and the first fruits.
Cabeludinha is an ideal choice for growers who want to expand their collection with a less common species with attractive fruits and an interesting growth habit that is not easy to look at.
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Instructions for growing Myrciaria glazioviana:
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:
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 10 °C for a long time. Winter at min. temperature 15C 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