Guave Tamarillo Fruit Plant (Solanum diploconos)

Solanum diploconos -

Common Name: Guave Tamarillo

Botanical Name: Solanum Diploconos

General Information:

Type: Fast-growing, short-lived evergreen shrub or small tree (1 - 4 meters tall)

Fruit: Small orange fruit, acid taste, Resembles a tree tomato in flavor, Edible raw or cooked, Thick, leathery mesocarp

Grown as an ornamental due to its small size and attractive flowers and foliage

Natural habitats suffering heavy declines due to human activity

Classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Health Benefits: Potent antioxidant properties, Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and antidiabetic attributes, Promotes weight loss, Boosts skin health, Contains vitamins and minerals

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting:1 year

Maintenance Required: Moderate