Urbanbotanicalberry.Cig

Miracle fruit is an evergreen bush or tree growing to 15 ft. in its native habitat, but rarely to 5 ft. otherwise. Foliage: The plant has deep green, elongated leaves which grow in a spire-like habit. Flowers: The small 1/4 inch white flowers of miracle fruit are produced in flushes through many months of the year. Fruit: The fruit is a small bright red, ellipsoid berry approximately 2 to 3 cm long and containing a single seed. Although not sweet itself, when a single fruit is eaten and the fleshy pulp allowed to coat the taste buds of the tongue and inside of the mouth, an extraordinary effect occurs. The fruit will now allow one to eat a slice of lemon or lime without wincing. The marvelous aroma and inherent sweetness of the citrus remains but the sourness is almost completely covered. The effect remains for some 2 hours or more. CULTURE Location: As an indoor plant, provide the plant with bright light such as a well lit window. In the summer the plant can be moved with care to a warm, lightly shaded spot. Soils: An acid soil is a must for miracle fruit. They prefer a soil acidity of pH 4.5 to 5.8.