Garcinia humilis

Species

Also called achacha

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Garcinia humilis
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Fact sheet

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Days to maturity4–5 years

“Garcinia humilis typically takes around 4-5 years to produce fruit” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Germination temperature77–25 °F

“Keep the pots or trays in a warm location, around 77°F (25°C)” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

LightBright indirect light

“Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)” — Achachairu (Achacha) care guide | Growli

WaterWater abundantly and consistently year-round

“Water abundantly and consistently year-round; do not allow to dry out.” — Achachairu (Achacha) care guide | Growli

Soil pH5.25–7

“Preferred pH 5.0–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)” — Achachairu (Achacha) care guide | Growli

Hardiness zones9 - 11

“Hardiness Zones 9 - 11” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Spacing1–2 in

“Sow the seeds 1-2 inches deep” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Height236–354 in

“Mature size 6–9 m (20–30 ft) in the ground at maturity” — Achachairu (Achacha) care guide | Growli

Propagationseed

“Sow the seeds 1-2 inches deep” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Transplantwhen seedlings are 6-8 inches tall

“once the seedlings are around 6-8 inches tall and have developed a few sets of leaves” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Ready whenfruit is bright orange and easily detaches

“The fruit is bright orange and resembles a small pumpkin. Wait until the fruit is fully ripe before harvesting. It should easily detach from the tree when gently twisted.” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Edible partswhite, translucent pulp, skins

“The white, translucent pulp is entirely edible and delicious. In fact, the skins are often soaked in water to create a refreshing, antioxidant-rich beverage.” — Achacha (Garcinia Humilis) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Toxicitynot toxic

“Mildly toxic to pets” — Achachairu (Achacha) care guide | Growli

Pestsscale insects

“scale insects” — Achachairú (Garcinia humilis) — Care Guide

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