Description
Malpighia Glabra, Barbados cherry is a shrub or small tree.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Malpighia Glabra, Pink Flowering Malpighia - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
grows up to 15 feet tall with widespread branches and evergreen oval leaves. The leaves are evergreen, simple, 0.5-15 cm long, with an entire, wavy margin. The flowers are solitary or in umbels of two to several together, each flower 1-2 cm diameter, with five pink or white petals.
The fruit is a red, orange or purple drupe, containing 2-3 hard seeds. It is sweet and juicy, and very rich in vitamin C, up to 65 times that of an orange.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 9 inch (23 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Common Name | Barbados Cherry, Wild Crapemyrtle, Acerola, Manzanita |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 8 to 15 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Bloom Time | April through October |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Malpighia Glabra care
Choose a warm, sheltered location when growing. The vining varieties require a support structure as some can get 15 feet tall. All plants prefer sun to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil. Install the plant in the ground at the same level it was growing in the nursery pot.
| Sunlight | Full sun, Part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Limestone. Well-drained. Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Malpighia Glabra special feature
Specimen for lawns or small areas around the home. Border peripheries. Japanese gardens. The ground cover form can be used as a ground cover, on banks or cascaded over walls.
Malpighia Glabra uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- Eaten fresh or as a flavoring for drinks
- Commonly used in parts of South America to flavor ice creams, drinks, and cocktails