Indian Coffee Plum Plant
Flacourtia jangomas, or Indian Coffee Plum, is a hardy tree growing 3-10m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
4 to 6 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Mexico
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 75%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20 to 30 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Nutrient-dense
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 months with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fruit Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Scale Insects.
Soft, discolored fruit, Brown/black spots on leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Waxy bumps on leaves and stems.
Remove affected fruits, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, apply neem oil.
Fungicides with carbendazim, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Insecticides like acephate.