Barbados Cherry (Acerola) Plant

Buy the Barbados Cherry (Acerola) Plant, a tropical evergreen shrub originally from the West Indies and Central America, now grown worldwide for its extraordinary vitamin-C rich, bright red cherries. This grafted or well-started plant delivers early yields, attractive pink flowers, and edible fruit that is perfect for juices, jams, or fresh eating. Adaptable and low-maintenance, it thrives in garden beds, balconies, terraces, or backyards, offering beauty and nutrition in one.

🌟 Key Features & Benefits of Barbados Cherry Plant

• Vitamin-C Rich Fruit: Tiny but mighty fruit that contains very high levels of vitamin C—often far more than oranges per 100g.
• Eye-Catching Appearance: Glossy dark green leaves, clusters of delicate pink to rose flowers, and bright red cherry-like drupes that stand out.
• Multiple Crops Per Year: Produces fruit several times annually in warm climates; may have 3-5 harvests per season.
• Ornamental & Productive: Doubles as a decorative plant with vibrant blooms and an edible yield. Great for aesthetic gardens as well as fruit production.
• Nutritional Benefits: Apart from vitamin C, supplies antioxidants, vitamins A & B, minerals, and flavonoids for overall health.

🌱 Cultivation & Plant Care Details of Barbados Cherry Plant

• Plant Type: Shrub / small tree; evergreen; can be grown grafted or from seed or cuttings. Fruits start once mature.
• Sunlight & Soil Needs: Prefers full sun to partial shade; well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates many soil types except very soggy soils.
• Growing Environment: Perfect for gardens, pots, balconies, terraces; compact habit so fits small spaces well.
• Fruiting Time: Often fruits in 1-2 years (for well-grown plants), with fruit appearing a few weeks after flower; multiple harvests in warm regions.
• Plant Height & Maintenance: Can grow to 3-10 feet depending on conditions; requires pruning for shape and encouraging fruiting; moderately drought tolerant once established.

🔬 Scientific & Botanical Details of Barbados Cherry Plant

• Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata (synonyms: Malpighia glabra)
• Family: Malpighiaceae
• Common Names: Barbados Cherry, Acerola, West Indian Cherry, Acerola Cherry

Add the Barbados Cherry (Acerola) Plant to your garden for its dazzling flowers, nutritious fruit, and ornamental beauty. Whether placed in pots, on balconies, or planted in your yard, this plant rewards you with year-round interest and juicy red cherries that enrich your diet. Ideal for those seeking both aesthetic value and health benefits.

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If your Barbados Cherry Plant gets damaged or dies during transit, we will replace it free of cost. To claim, capture a clear unboxing video at delivery and share via WhatsApp or email within 24 hours.