🍒 Barbados cherry (Acerola) – Ultra-vitamin-rich, ideal for pots

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

Malpighia emarginata , commonly known as acerola , produces cherries very rich in vitamin C , with a sweet and tangy flavor. It has a compact habit, making it perfect for pots or greenhouses in cold climates.

Strengths

• Healthy fruits : exceptional vitamin C.
• Floriferous : rapid flowering and fruiting in heat/light.
• Compact size : easy to keep in a pot.

Quick guide

• Light: very bright in full sun (6–8 h+)
• Temperatures: 18–32 °C; avoid frost
• Watering: regular, excellent drainage

Note: Fruiting accelerates with heat, light and regular fertilization.