Peanut Butter Fruit Plant (1.5-3 Feet Height)

Peanut Butter Fruit (Bunchosia spp.) is a rare tropical shrub that produces small, bright orange‑red fruits with a surprisingly rich flavour similar to sweet peanut butter mixed with jam. It is perfect for collectors and home gardeners who enjoy growing unusual, conversation‑starter fruits in warm, frost‑free climates. A 1.5–3 feet plant is an excellent size to establish quickly in a pot or garden bed while still being easy to handle and shape.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 live Peanut Butter Fruit plant (Bunchosia species, typically B. glandulifera / B. argentea)

• Approximate plant height: 1.5–3 feet at dispatch

• Bushy young plant suitable for large pots, borders, or mixed tropical fruit beds

KEY FEATURES 🌟

• 🥜 Produces clusters of small, oval fruits with dense, sticky pulp and a flavour reminiscent of peanut butter and sweet figs.​

• 🌿 Attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and bright yellow flowers, adding strong ornamental value.​

• 🌞 Performs best in tropical to warm subtropical climates; tolerates container culture and light pruning to keep it compact.​

• 🌼 Self‑fertile in most cases, so a single plant can bear fruit, though extra plants can improve harvests.​

• 💪 Fruits are a source of vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, while being naturally low in calories.​

PLANTING & CARE 🌱

• 🌤 Light: Provide full sun to bright partial sun—aim for 6–8 hours of direct light daily for best flowering and fruiting.​

• 🪴 Soil: Use well‑drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter and a slightly acidic to neutral pH (around 6.0–7.0).​

• 💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Young plants need regular watering; mature plants tolerate short dry spells if deeply watered.​

• 🌿 Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and maintain soil structure, keeping mulch slightly away from the stem.​

• ✂️ Pruning: Lightly prune after harvest or at the end of winter to maintain a bushy shape and remove weak, crossing or dead branches.​

• 🧴 Feeding: Use a balanced, slow‑release fertilizer or organic fruit‑tree feed during the active growing season (spring to early autumn) to support flowering and fruit set.​

• 🛡 Protection: Plant in a warm, frost‑free site; in cooler regions, grow in a large container and move to a protected spot during cold spells.​

BENEFITS & USES 🍽️

• 🍒 Eaten fresh off the plant as a fun, peanut‑butter‑tasting snack, especially loved by kids and fruit enthusiasts.​

• 🍧 Can be used in smoothies, milkshakes, jams, dessert toppings, or as a unique flavouring for ice‑creams and baked goods.​

• 🌺 Adds colour and structure to tropical gardens, food forests, and edible landscapes while remaining relatively compact.

• 🌳 Suitable for container growing on balconies, patios, and rooftop gardens in warm cities.

• 🎁 An outstanding “wow‑factor” gift plant for collectors who already own common fruit trees.

DISCLAIMER ⚠️

• Best suited for warm, humid, frost‑free climates; plants may need greenhouse or indoor protection in colder regions.​

• Fruiting time (often 2–4 years) and yield depend on climate, soil, nutrition, and care practices.

• Actual plant height, branching, and pot size at dispatch may vary slightly from the stated 1.5–3 feet range because plants are living and continuously growing.

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