Garcinia livingstonei - Imbe


Garcinia livingstonei - Imbe

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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Imbe, Lowveld Mangosteen. An evergreen slow growing small tree with interesting branching pattern, oddly shaped growth habit. The fruits are produced in profusion and are edible, having a refreshing acid-sweet flesh. In Mozambique the fruit is used to prepare a pleasant alcoholic beverage.

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

Grown in
6"/1 gal pot