{"product_id":"barbados-cherry-10-bag","title":"Barbados Cherry - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata), also called acerola, is a fast-growing tropical shrub or small tree celebrated for its extraordinarily high vitamin C content. It produces small, bright-red, slightly tart cherries throughout the warm months, often in several flushes after rain. The plant carries delicate pink flowers and glossy green leaves, making it both productive and ornamental. It adapts well to Indian tropical and subtropical gardens, fruits young, and even thrives in large containers. Easy to grow and prolific, it is a favourite home-garden superfruit for fresh eating, juices and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalpighiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Americas and Caribbean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy small green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to light purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring through monsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, regular; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loam or sandy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-35 C; frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK every couple of months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pruning to shape and boost flushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 1-2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings, air-layering or seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot-knot nematodes, scale, aphids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; fruit edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit is eaten fresh or made into juice, jam and vitamin-C supplements; the compact shrub also works as an ornamental hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross most of warm India it fruits in repeated flushes after watering or rain; grow in full sun, feed lightly and harvest cherries as soon as they turn deep red since they are perishable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Barbados cherry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist but never soggy; consistent moisture and rain trigger fresh flushes of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows and fruits best in full sun, though it tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Barbados cherry safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the fruit and plant are non-toxic, though only the ripe cherries should be offered as a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot a Barbados cherry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot container-grown plants every one to two years into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-drained mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is Barbados cherry propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is easily grown from semi-hardwood cuttings or air-layering, and also from fresh seed, though cuttings fruit faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Barbados cherry not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of sun, irregular watering or very young age are common causes; it usually fruits within a year or two in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Barbados cherry bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers and fruits in repeated cycles from spring through the monsoon whenever conditions are warm and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Barbados cherry be grown in pots indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in large containers and can sit on a bright sunny balcony; indoors it needs the brightest possible light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of the plant toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, Barbados cherry is non-toxic and the bright-red ripe fruit is safe and very nutritious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits Barbados cherry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a balanced NPK fertilizer every two months during the growing season, supplemented with compost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256060772598,"sku":"PLT-BARBADOSCHER-B10-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-barbados-cherry-tree-malpighia-emarginata-plant_61aa2d0e-e823-44c7-99cb-3bd6e30c6627.jpg?v=1783920334","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/barbados-cherry-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}