{"product_id":"1-live-plant-acerola-barbados-cherry-malpighia-emarginata-tropical-fruit","title":"1 Live Plant Acerola Barbados Cherry Malpighia emarginata Tropical Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcerola, also known as Barbados Cherry, is a tropical to subtropical fruiting shrub prized for its glossy leaves and bright red cherry-like fruit. It grows as an attractive ornamental with small pink flowers, making it a rewarding container plant for warm climates and sunny indoor collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is thin-skinned and juicy with a tart, tangy flavor that is excellent for fresh eating, juices, jams, and desserts. In cooler regions it thrives in a large pot that can be moved indoors before frost, and it responds well to regular watering and bright light. Well-suited to patios, sunrooms, and tropical landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Malpighia emarginata\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Barbados Cherry\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tropical fruiting shrub\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, bushy, shrubby\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11 outdoors; container grown elsewhere\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 8-10 feet apart in ground; single plant per large container\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; protect from frost and cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663429271688,"sku":"EXGA-032","price":39.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_959e7709-f1ba-4695-b4ec-84f7d87a0ec7.png?v=1791897017","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/1-live-plant-acerola-barbados-cherry-malpighia-emarginata-tropical-fruit","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}