Miraculous Berry
Synsepalum dulcificum
- Native to:
- Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Synsepalum
- Species:
- Synsepalum dulcificum
- USDA Symbol:
- SYDU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Requires warm temperatures (75-85°F) for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI