Eugenia involucrata growing shrub of the genus Eugenia and also known as Cherry of the Rio Grande, Eugenia involucrata perennial evergreen – semi-deciduous plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Flower color white about 1 cm with prominent stamens.
Eugenia involucrata fruits
Fruit color purple-black in the top of the fruit there is crown.
Eugenia involucrata for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Eugenia involucrata growing and care:
Humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
the taste is not easy to anyone
Planting season:
Spring, summer, in the tropic all year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, ants
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Weak and dead branches
Size of the plant?
1-3 m, 3-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
White flowers about 1 cm with prominent stamens
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, fruit fly
What can be done with big quantities of Eugenia involucrata fruits?
Eaten raw, cake, juice
Work requirements on the fruit:
Cover the tree with net
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-3 years
Scientific name:
Eugenia involucrata