Grumichama

Grumichama Care

Eugenia Brasiliensis

What is the plant

Grumichama is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with its dark, glossy leaves, reddish young shoots and dense, pyramidal canopy. It can grow 10 - 15 metres tall, but is often smaller. The short, cylindrical bole can be 25 - 40cm in diameter. Brazilian Trees.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 15°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Daily bubbler irrigation allows the plant to produce fruit in dry regions from spring bloom until the last fruit become ripe.
Pruning
Minimal to control shape, remove any dead wood and maintain at no more than 3m height. Fruit yield may be decreased if this is too vigorous.
Fertilizer
Apply organic fertilizer monthly during growing season. Use a citrus plant micronutrient solution in irrigation water three times a year in mid winter, mid spring, and mid summer. Avoid fertilizing during blooming season because nitrogen inhibits flowering.

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Sunlight
All day part shade to afternoon shade, especially in hot climates. Full sun is tolerated in cool months. This is an understory shrub when young.
Soil
Well drained, moist, high organic content, pH 6.1-6.5 (slightly acidic) is best. This plant will have iron, magnesium, and manganese deficiencies in alkaline soil. It is slightly salt tolerant.
Temperature
The temperature range for growth is reported to be 15 - 38°c with the optimum between 21 - 32°c. Mature trees tolerate frost to -3 °c for short periods, but young shoots are affected