Jabuticaba Plant
Jabuticaba (Plinia cauliflora) is a tree that grows 10-45 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to
Habit
Tree
Height
3 to 6 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.2 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
15 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Immune Health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot.
Dark sunken spots on leaves and fruit, White powdery spots on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, Rotting of fruit, brown lesions
Remove infected parts, copper fungicide Neem oil, potassium bicarbonate Remove infected leaves, copper fungicide Remove infected fruit, improve air circulation
Chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with captan or thiophanate-methyl.