Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry) - Video 2

Botanical name: Malpighia glabra

Common names: Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Malphigia, Cerejeira

Family: Malpighiaceae

Origin: West Indies, Central America

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryPink flowersEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Malpighia glabra


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Malpighia glabra, Barbados Cherry, Acerola

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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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$49.95
Malpighia glabra, Barbados Cherry, Acerola, 7 gal pot

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7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)


Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
14"/7 gal pot