Sundrop Fruit Live Plant (Eugenia Victoriana)

Common Names: Guayabilla, Sundrop

Botanical Name: Eugenia victoriana

General Information: The Sundrop, a small bushy tree native to Northern South America, particularly Colombia, is occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit. It thrives in well-drained, rich, moist soil and prefers full sun or part shade. The fruit is thin-skinned, bright orange, and measures about 3 to 4 inches in diameter, featuring a succulent, aromatic pulp with an acidic flavor. Each fruit contains 2 to 4 seeds that separate easily from the pulp.

Taste: The fruit has a very succulent, aromatic pulp with an acidic flavor, making it popular for flavoring juices.

Cultivation Information: The tree typically begins to bear fruit within 2 to 3 years.

Plant Care Instructions: Sundrop requires moderate maintenance and grows best in well-drained, rich, moist soil, thriving in either full sun or part shade.

Benefits:

• Good source of vitamin C, contributing to skin health.
• Rich in antioxidants, copper, and magnesium, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.