Key Features & Benefits

• Hardy medicinal fruit plant known for its small-sized, nutrient-rich fruits
• Extremely rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
• Used widely in traditional medicine and health products
• Long-living and drought-tolerant tree once established
• Suitable for home gardens, farms, and low-maintenance landscapes
• Seedling plants are economical and adaptable to various soil types

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight for best growth and fruiting
• Needs at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Soil

• Grows well in a wide range of soils
• Prefers well-draining sandy loam soil
• Tolerates slightly alkaline and poor soils

Temperature & Climate

• Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 38°C
• Tolerates heat, drought, and mild cold

Watering

• Water regularly during early growth (2–3 times per week)
• Mature plants are drought-tolerant and require less frequent watering
• Avoid overwatering and waterlogging

Fertilizers

• Apply organic manure or compost every 2–3 months
• Use balanced NPK fertilizer during growing season
• Add potassium and phosphorus for better fruiting
• Avoid excessive fertilization

Re-potting Instructions

• Use a medium to large container (minimum 16–20 inches deep)
• Ensure proper drainage holes
• Re-pot every 2–3 years or when plant becomes root-bound
• Best to transplant into ground for long-term growth
• Handle roots carefully during transplanting

Fruiting Season

• Seedling plants take longer to fruit (4–6 years or more)
• Fruiting season typically occurs in winter
• Produces small green fruits with sour and astringent taste

Usage Ideas

• Eat fresh or with salt for taste
• Used in juices, pickles, and chutneys
• Common ingredient in health tonics and herbal products
• Used to make candies, powders, and dried snacks
• Widely used in Ayurveda for immunity and digestion

Care Tips

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead branches
• Mulch around base to conserve moisture
• Provide enough space (5–6 meters apart) if planting in ground
• Protect young plants from grazing animals
• Monitor for pests like aphids and treat with neem oil
• Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
• Be patient, as seedling plants take time to fruit.