Garcinia livingstonei

Garcinia livingstonei growing tree of the genus Garcinia also known as Imbe or African mangosteen, Garcinia livingstonei perennial evergreen plant, can grow in tropic, warm subtropical or warm mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+

Flower color white the inner of the flower is yellowish the flowers grow in clusters

Garcinia livingstonei fruits

Fruit color is orange the size is 1-5 cm taste is sweet with a bit of sour

Garcinia livingstonei for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Garcinia livingstonei 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?
4-8 m, 12-24 feet

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 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

What can be done with big quantities of Garcinia livingstonei 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 livingstonei