Phyllanthus acidus growing tree of the genus Phyllanthus also known as Star gooseberry tree, Phyllanthus acidus perennial evergreen plant used for the edible fruits, medical plant and as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape, leaves grow in pinnate structure
Flower color pink to red in cross shape, the flowers cover the tree
Phyllanthus acidus fruits
Fruits color yellow in round shape, fruits are sour.
Alternative names: Otaheite gooseberry, Malay gooseberry, Tahitian gooseberry, Country gooseberry, Star gooseberry, Starberry, West India gooseberry, or simply Gooseberry tree
Phyllanthus acidus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Phyllanthus acidus growing and care:
Moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive in the tropic
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / and in the tropic all year
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant:
2-10m, 6-30 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
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Cross shaped flower in red or pink color
Edible Fruit
Fruit harvest season:
Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Phyllanthus acidus fruit?
Juice, eaten raw, jams
Work requirements on the fruit:
Collect for the tree
How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-5 years
Scientific name:
Phyllanthus acidus
