Star Gooseberry 余甘子 (Phyllanthus Acidus)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height was measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 110cm for POT SIZE 36cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Phyllanthus Acidus, known as the Otaheite gooseberry, Malay gooseberry, Tahitian gooseberry, Country gooseberry, Star gooseberry, Starberry, West India gooseberry, or simply Gooseberry tree, is one of the trees with edible small yellow berries fruit in the Phyllanthaceae family.
• Despite its name, the plant does not resemble the gooseberry, except for the acidity of its fruits. It tastes sour and tart.
• It is an intermediary between a shrub and tree, reaching 2 to 9 m (6½ to 30 ft) high.
• The flowers can be male, female, or hermaphrodite.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• It grows well in well-drained, fertile soils.
• A pH level can be between slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Feed with an organic fertilizer every month during the growing season.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It thrives best in full sunlight to partial shade.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Water your plant regularly during the growing season.
• You can allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry out between each watering.

RE-POTTING SERVICES

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