Garcinia intermedia is a species of tropical American tree which produces tasty fruit. In English it is known as the lemon drop mangosteen (a name it shares with the closely related and similarly tasting Garcinia madruno) or sometimes monkey fruit. In Spanish it is called mameyito, though it is known as jorco in Costa Rica. In the Philippines, it is known as berba. In Portuguese it is called achachairu. The name achachairu is also applied to Garcinia humilis, another species native to Bolivia with larger, round or egg-shaped fruit (see Achachairu). G. humilis has been commercialized in Australia under the name Achacha.
lemon drop mangosteen shows good resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, the plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. lemon drop mangosteen is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much care experience.
How to keep Garcinia Intermedia.
Light
Lemon drop mangosteen naturally occurs in habitats such as forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatile and hardy nature.
Temperature
The lemon drop mangosteen comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady temperature, so it's important to avoid indoor temperature fluctuations. It typically cannot endure cold and requires warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature drops too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Use organic fertilizers (for example, fish emulsion or compost) instead of chemical ones for lemon drop mangosteen. Give young plants higher levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in spring. Work compost or fertilizer into the soil before planting or immediately after planting. For mature plants, apply a balanced fertilizer or one aimed at specific nutrient deficiencies in spring. Nutrient deficiency results in small leaves, short branches, yellow or bronze foliage, acidic fruits, premature fruit drop, and fruit splitting.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Garcinia
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 6.4 m
- Mature Spread
- 4.88 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama
Other names.
