a compact, evergreen tropical fruit shrub known for its ribbed, dark purple-to-black fruits that taste sweeter and less resinous than the common red variety.
For Retail Order WhatsApp: 8240727580
Plant Characteristics
Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Height: Grows 2 to 5 meters (6 to 15 feet) tall
Leaves: Glossy, dark green leaves that emerge with a coppery bronze-red tint
Flowers: Small, fragrant white blossoms with prominent stamens
Fruit: Small, 7-to-8 ribbed oblate fruits that turn from green to deep black when completely ripe
Taste: Sweet, juicy, and tangy with tropical notes, lacking the strong resinous/turpentine aftertaste found in underripe red types
Fruiting Time: Grafted plants can bear fruit within 1 year, while seedlings take about 2 to 3 years.
Growing Requirements
Sunlight: Needs full sun (5 to 6 hours daily) for the best fruit sweetness and yield.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained loamy, sandy, or standard garden soil rich in organic matter (ideal pH 5.5–7.0).
Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist; mature plants tolerate brief dry spells well.
Climate: Prefers warm tropical and subtropical climates (ideal temperature range 20–35°C).
Containers: Grows very well in large pots or terrace containers (at least 16–18 inches deep).