Garcinia intermedia growing tree of the genus Garcinia also known as Lemon drop mangosteen or Mameyito, Garcinia intermedia perennial evergreen plant, can grow in tropic, warm subtropical or warm mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+
Leaves color green glossy in elliptic shape.
Flower color white the inner of the flower is yellowish the flowers grow in clusters.
Garcinia intermedia fruits
Fruit color is orange the size is 1-5 cm taste is sweet with sour.
Garcinia intermedia for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Garcinia intermedia growing and care:
Well drain
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Tuber / Bulb/ Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Contain latex
Planting season:
Spring, summer, in the tropic all the year
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Keep it small, dead branches
Size of the plant:
2-5 m, 80-200 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White-yellowish flower, the flowers grow in clusters on woody branches
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Fruit fly, birds
What can be done with big quantities of Garcinia intermedia fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice
Work requirements on the fruit:
Fruit fly traps
How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-4 years
Scientific name:
Garcinia intermedia