Miracle Fruit Plant
Miracle Fruit is a tender shrub that grows 1-4 meters tall, thrives in acidic, well-drained soil, requires partial shade, high moisture, is edible, and lacks medicinal properties.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
West Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Flavor Enhancer
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% acidic soil, 30% compost, 30% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with acid-loving plant fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf Spot, Scale
Symptoms
Black lesions, yellowing, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, prune infected leaves
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides