Key Features & Benefits

• Commonly known as Peanut Butter Fruit
• Named for its unique fruit taste similar to peanut butter
• Air-layered plant ensures faster fruiting (around 1.5–3 years)
• Produces small orange-red fruits rich in nutrients
• High in protein, vitamins, and antioxidants
• Compact and suitable for pots or small gardens
• Rare and exotic fruit with good niche demand

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Prefers full sunlight to partial shade
• At least 5–7 hours of sunlight for best growth and fruiting

Soil

• Well-drained fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Sandy loam soil works best
• Ideal pH range: 6.0 to 7.5

Watering

• Water regularly to keep soil slightly moist
• Avoid waterlogging
• Increase watering during flowering and fruiting
• Reduce watering during cooler months

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 30–45 days
• Use balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10) during growing season
• Add micronutrients occasionally for better fruit quality
• Neem cake can improve soil health

Re-potting Instructions

• Suitable for container growing
• Use pots of at least 14–18 inches depth
• Re-pot every 1–2 years
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh compost mix
• Ensure proper drainage holes

Fruiting Season

• Starts fruiting in 1.5–3 years (air-layered plant)
• Can produce fruits multiple times a year in warm climates
• Fruits ripen quickly and should be harvested when fully colored

Usage Ideas

• Eat fresh as a fruit
• Blend into smoothies and desserts
• Use in jams and spreads
• Unique ingredient for specialty recipes due to peanut-like flavor

Care Tips

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage branching
• Protect from frost and extreme cold
• Mulching helps retain moisture and improve soil quality
• Watch for pests like aphids and mealybugs; use neem oil spray
• Harvest fruits promptly as they are soft and perishable
• Provide support if branches become heavy with fruits.