Taiwan Tiger Jaboticaba Live Plant

Common Name: Taiwan Tiger

Botanical Name: Phitrantha Taiwan Tiger (Plinia Sp)

General Information: Flat, dark-green leaves with a main vein and mild low sheen characterise the Taiwan Tiger Jaboticaba. The globose fruit is 5-20 light green or bronze ribs creating vivid green streaks against its crimson colour as it ripens. This cultivar enhances exotic fruit gardens.

Taste: Juicy pulp makes the fruit pleasant and refreshing.

Cultivation Information: With modest care, fruiting takes 4–5 years. It grows best in tropical climates with frequent watering and fertilisation.

Health Benefits:

• Antioxidants improve skin and reduce inflammation.
• Promotes heart health and blood sugar regulation.
• Helps digestion, may reduce cancer.
• Effective for asthma and type 2 diabetes.