• Bahia Cherry Live Plants (Eugenia bahiensis)
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Bahia Cherry Live Plants (Eugenia bahiensis)

1,200.00
Rs. 1,200.00
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Plant Type

Bahia Cherry/ Eugenia Bahiensis is native to Northeastern parts of Brazil, This Cherry tastes sweet and is an attractive plant. This super rare fruit turns purple to black when ripe. It is high in vitamin A and antioxidants. It grows to a medium-sized tree and bears fruits in clusters.

Common Name: Bahia Cherry

Botanical Name: Eugenia bahiensis

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 6-8 months

Maintenance Required: Moderate

Planting and Care

Seeds should be cleaned, dried, and dusted with a fungicide. The fruits are usually picked manually in the cool of the early morning and must be handled with care.

Special Feature

The fruits are considered beneficial to patients with liver ailments, diarrhoea and dysentery, as well as those with coughs or colds. The juice may be gargled to relieve sore throat.

Uses/Benefits

Bahia cherries are eaten out of hand. sauce or puree can be utilized as a topping on cake, pudding, ice cream or sliced bananas, or used in other culinary products.