Price: $19
Price: $89
Price: $289
Small Plant
Approx. 1 yr old seedling
Approx. 6-7 inches tall
(17 cm)
1-3 yrs before fruiting
Medium Plant
Approx. 1.5-2 yr old from seed
Approx. 14-16 inches tall
(43 cm)
6month-1 yr before fruiting
Large Tree
Approx. 4 yr old from
seed
Approx. 35-36 inches tall
(91 cm)
Blossom & Beared Fruits
MIRACLE FRUIT “Synsepalum dulcificum”
Common Names: “Miracle Fruit”, “Miracle Berry”, belongs to Sapotaceae family from Tropical West Africa.
Adaptation: Coming from hot, wet tropical lowlands, the plant is intolerant of frost and should be considered a container plant except in southern Florida and Hawaii. Older plants can survive a light frost but it is best to avoid it if possible. Miracle fruit is a marvelous conversation plant that does well in a container. Outdoors it is said to do best in partial shade.
Damage Temperature: Below 28oF / -2oC
Growth Habit: Miracle fruit is an evergreen bush or tree growing to 18 ft. in its native habitat, but rarely to 5 ft. otherwise.
Foliage: The plant has deep green, elongated leaves which grow in a spire-like habit. Both regular and large-leaf and a hairy-leaf form are known.
Flowers: The small 1/4 inch white flowers of miracle fruit are produced in flushes through many months of the year. Flower to fruit in 30 to 45 days.
Fruit: The fruit is a small bright red, ellipsoid berry approximately 2 to 3 cm long and containing a single seed. Although not sweet itself, when a single fruit is eaten and the fleshy pulp allowed to coat the taste buds of the tongue and inside of the mouth, an extraordinary effect occurs. The fruit will now allow one to eat a slice of lemon or lime without wincing. The marvelous aroma and inherent sweetness of the citrus remains but the sourness is almost completely covered. The effect remains for some 30 minutes or more.
Location: Miracle fruit is frost sensitive, and requires partial shade. It is an excellent choice for a containerized tree, which gives it the added benefit of mobility. As an indoor plant, provide the plant with bright light such as a well lit window. In the summer the plant can be moved with care to a warm, lightly shaded spot.
Soils: An acid soil is a must for miracle fruit. They prefer a soil acidity of pH 4.5 to 5.8. This can be achieved by planting in equal parts Canadian acid peat and pine bark. Also 50:50 mix of peat moss and perlite will give excellent result. This combination will create an acidic environment with good drainage. Allow the roots of the plant to fill the container before transplanting into a larger one.
Irrigation: Be sure that the soil is well draining as the plants do not like to sit in wet soils. Coming from a tropical climate they need highly humid conditions. When indoors, especially during the winter months, a small clear plastic bag put around the plant and supported by wood or a wire frame is helpful in maintaining humidity. Also, placing the plant container on a tray with stones on the bottom and filled with water to the top of the stones will add humidity to the local area. Misting the leaves with good water also helps.
Fertilization: Use a water soluble fertilizer such as Miracid and feed every 2 weeks. Use sparingly with frequency dependent on the growing season, fertilizing more frequently during the summer months.
Pruning: In general, there is no need to prune the miracle fruit plant.
Propagation: Propagation of miracle fruit is usually either by seed or cuttings. As the seed viability is short, plant the cleaned seed immediately just below the soil line using a well draining soil mixture. Keep warm and always lightly moist with high humidity and bright light. Seed to fruit in 2 to 5 years.
Pests and diseases: Watch for mealybugs, spider mites and other indoor potted plant pests. Waterlogged plant will succumb to root rot.
Save up to $3 each berry!
Our large tree can yield over
100 berries every 3 months!
This tree is a great investment!
"A tiny berry that tricks the tongue..."
- New York Times
Don't Forget to purchase Dyna-Gro K-L-N Rooting Concentrate to develop good rooting system! RECOMMENDED!
A vitamin-hormone solution containing vitamin B-1 and two rooting hormones (IBA and NAA),
K-L-N is proven to promote vigorous root growth in trees, foliage and flowering plants.
Helps overcome transplant shock for newly potted plants. Drench, dip or mist your plants to stimulate new root growth.
Drench newly potted or transplanted plants with a solution of 1 tsp of K-L-N. Continue applications until plant is established in the new medium. This will insure vigorous and healthy new growth.
8 oz. bottle
$9.95
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Medium Tree
Approx. 2-3 yr old from cutting
Approx. 15-16 inches tall
(43 cm)
Blossom & Beared Fruits
Price: $44
Don't Forget to purchase Superthrive Vitamins-Hormones to increase plant growth! RECOMMENDED!
SuperThrive provides plants with vitamins and hormones (including B-1) and boasts of being a world's fair science-medal winner for producing healthier, faster growing plants.
SuperThrive increases yeild, and helps plants grow faster by stimulating the production of natural hormones. Recommended dosage of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon. SuperThrive can be used every time you water your plants. SuperThrive is not a fertilizer; therefore you may use it in addition to (not instead of) ordinary fertilizers or plant food.
4 oz. bottle
$9.95
