Garcinia sp 'Mini"
Garcinia sp. 'Mini' is a rare and possibly undescribed species collected by plant explorer Jim West in Ecuador. This small Garcinia produces bright yellow, bumpy fruits about the size of a cherry, with an unexpectedly generous amount of soft, edible flesh. The flavor is pleasantly sweet-tart, making it one of the few lesser-known Garcinia species that’s enjoyable to eat fresh out of hand. Unlike many wild relatives that are overly sour or resinous, this one is palatable and potentially suitable for small-scale cultivation or even home gardens in tropical to subtropical climates.
The tree is likely small to medium in stature and slow-growing, consistent with many Garcinia species. It prefers warm, humid conditions and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. While still rare in cultivation, Garcinia sp. 'Mini' has attracted interest among rare fruit collectors for its unique combination of manageable size, good fruit quality, and exotic origin. Its limited availability and potential for container growing make it an intriguing candidate for conservation and further study.
Seeds sold in packs of 1, shipped in humid vermiculite.
Garcinia sp. 'Mini' is a rare and possibly undescribed species collected by plant explorer Jim West in Ecuador. This small Garcinia produces bright yellow, bumpy fruits about the size of a cherry, with an unexpectedly generous amount of soft, edible flesh. The flavor is pleasantly sweet-tart, making it one of the few lesser-known Garcinia species that’s enjoyable to eat fresh out of hand. Unlike many wild relatives that are overly sour or resinous, this one is palatable and potentially suitable for small-scale cultivation or even home gardens in tropical to subtropical climates.
The tree is likely small to medium in stature and slow-growing, consistent with many Garcinia species. It prefers warm, humid conditions and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. While still rare in cultivation, Garcinia sp. 'Mini' has attracted interest among rare fruit collectors for its unique combination of manageable size, good fruit quality, and exotic origin. Its limited availability and potential for container growing make it an intriguing candidate for conservation and further study.
Seeds sold in packs of 1, shipped in humid vermiculite.
Garcinia sp. 'Mini' is a rare and possibly undescribed species collected by plant explorer Jim West in Ecuador. This small Garcinia produces bright yellow, bumpy fruits about the size of a cherry, with an unexpectedly generous amount of soft, edible flesh. The flavor is pleasantly sweet-tart, making it one of the few lesser-known Garcinia species that’s enjoyable to eat fresh out of hand. Unlike many wild relatives that are overly sour or resinous, this one is palatable and potentially suitable for small-scale cultivation or even home gardens in tropical to subtropical climates.
The tree is likely small to medium in stature and slow-growing, consistent with many Garcinia species. It prefers warm, humid conditions and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. While still rare in cultivation, Garcinia sp. 'Mini' has attracted interest among rare fruit collectors for its unique combination of manageable size, good fruit quality, and exotic origin. Its limited availability and potential for container growing make it an intriguing candidate for conservation and further study.
Seeds sold in packs of 1, shipped in humid vermiculite.