Growing the Miracle Berry- A fruit that makes life sweeter

[@anbw007]

Crazy thing. I bought a home a few years back. This house has fruit trees all over the land. I have two of these trees growing in a creek in our woods. I would say they are about 15' tall, maybe taller. I had no clue what they were. Wow. Thanks! By the way, I am in Florida, growing these as trees. Unbelievable

[@markcarney9144]

By far the best , most informative video on the care of this plant I have seen on youtube so far. Good job!

[@randijarvis1511]

I purchased a relatively healthy looking 2' tall and maybe 6"- 8" diameter plant in back in July that had 1 little brown fuzzy bud on it that flowered in August then dropped a couple weeks later. I keep her indoors in a greenhouse with a full-spectrum light and maintain the temp and humidity to a constant 75-85 degrees and 60-70% humidity. She's doing very well and is now about 4' tall and about 2 1/2' in diameter and has over 100 little white buds on it that have just been hangin' around for nearly 2 months now with no change. I water once a week or every other week and mist twice daily with bottled Spring Water. Her soil pH ranges from 5.0 to 5.5. I've never fertilized simply because her soil NPK had always been good until now. After I re-potted her into a 2" larger pot with 50/50 peat & perlite last month, I noticed that her new growth leaves were maturing much more pale than her mature leaves and a soil re-test last week showed her Nirtogen was off-the-chart high but everything else was good - did a deep water and am hoping it'll drop without intervention. Any advise on that issue would be great however my questions are: 1- Do all the buds turn that fuzzy brown before flowering? 2 - How long does it typically take for the buds to mature and flower? 3 - After flowering, how can you tell if it has actually set fruit? and finally, 4 - How long from fruit set to berry maturity? I appreciate your time and any advise on what, if anything, I should be doing differently would be amazing.

[@LogeesPlants]

If you haven’t feed the plant it’s unusual that the nitrogen would be high. Peat and perlite are pretty void of nutrient. That said leach it and that should take care of things. Not sure about the fuzzy brown buds. Sound like a mold of some type. The enviroment seems very humid with twice daily misting. So growing under less humidity will get rid of the fuzz. They flower or form buds on and off through the year. The bud appear as small bumps along the stem and when they open they don’t look much different. Usually from flowering to ripe fruit it’s a couple of months. The fruit is green first and then enlarges and turns red. When grown in a greenhouses they need vigrous movement to pollinate. This happens in the outside with wind and birds etc. Shaking the tree or branches when in full bloom on a regular basis will increase the fruit set.

[@TheChardygirl007]

Or use an oscillating fan on low in your grow room. Just plug it into a double adapter with your lights so the fan turns off at the same time unless your lights have an inbuilt time in which case buy a timer for your fan. That way you avoid distressing the plant by resting it from wind and light at the same time. Twice daily misting seems incredibly high especially since the plant is native to hot, dry zones. If you’re growing in a grow room you should be trying to replicate the best growing conditions for the plant which would be the native areas where it’s found wild.

[@MysticMan184]

I just bought some new seedlings. Thank you for making this video. Really loved the advice. Mahalo

[@brandasar7913]

Thank you for the tips on agitation wind effect, very helpful..

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Yeah that was new to me as well

[@michaelkandil6951]

Would you please let me know how to help the buds flower. My plant has alot of buds that dry up without flowering.

[@irayz2677]

I was wondering what was that plant growing in my yard.

[@SpedusDK]

I bought 10 seeds from eBay, and i cant wait to plant some of them. The only problem is that i live in Denmark, So i'm not sure if they can survive :/

[@pingo3020]

LOL im from denmark too i want to know if they can grow in denmark

[@GiGaSzS]

It is very important to get quality, fresh seeds. Remove the brown shell from one seeds and check if they are dry. For me they sprouted from pot in cca 1 mount. I used quality custom made soil mix, which I dampened, and then I put 1 seed in individual pot (very important as replanting young seedlings can kill them as they do not have root system developed!) that was put in zipbag in warm (+20C) spot. When the seed emerged from soil I removed plastic bag and have carefully been watering the plant since. The feeling of successful germination of this plant is incredible :)

[@ashrafyounis973]

How much salinity of irrigation water it can tolerate ?

[@andrewachal9828]

I used a seed starting mix that’s 70% perlite is that ok????

[@LogeesPlants]

We generally suggest a 50/50 mix of peat and pearlite.

[@andrewachal9828]

LogeesPlants so I don’t need to add any sulfer or soil acidifier to that 50-50 mix??

[@LogeesPlants]

No. We've found that the 50/50 mix is a perfect match.

[@LittleRapGuy]

That's so cool....

[@misslala777]

Hi. How long does it normally take for the buds on the miracle fruit plant to flower?

[@LogeesPlants]

They flower in a month or two. You will see them holding the buds over a period of time with some opening periodically.

[@sunkiss-da-dreadisrael4561]

So when I buy one do you ship the plant or the seeds?

[@LogeesPlants]

+abo-dreadz FRB We sell starter plants. You can see our Miracle Fruit plants here> www.logees.com/browse-by-botanical-name/synsepalum.html

[@andrewcatlin3590]

I purchased one of thes from you guys a while back but I was wandering about the watering. In the video you didn't really cover that

[@LogeesPlants]

Allow the soil a visually dry on the surface and then thoroughly saturate the media.

[@kwameansah1]

We have more plant in my village. I love mberry fruit

[@roerinaci]

Hi my plant is about 2 1/2 ft tall in a 10 inch pot..I would like to transplant to a larger pot what size should I go to ??

[@LogeesPlants]

12”- 14”

[@daisynhem5145]

Loved your channel and this fruits are just amazing

[@michellehuynh5244]

All my leave is burn so bad what's wrong with them not die right ?

[@addysbeeandgarden320]

Very informative, Thank you!

[@LogeesPlants]

You're welcome!

[@blackrosepkt]

What fertilizer can I use for this plant.

[@LogeesPlants]

Dyna grow is good just go easy on it. i.e. feed a couple of times and then use clear water.

[@keithjackson2789]

i just bought a 3 ft miracle fruit plant, its going to be fun growing it

[@keithjackson2789]

my plant I bought 7 months ago has only grown about 6 inches. it's about 3ft but producing fruit. it only gets about 4 hrs of direct sun. I planted it in ground.

[@jenbacalla3309]

hi Logeesplants. I bought a miracle berry seedling(about 5 inches tall) last year. my problem is it seems that it doesn't grow any further until now. i already put some fertilizers on it. by the way thank you for sharing this video. this is really helpful.

[@LogeesPlants]

Check the roots and see if they are healthy and actively growing. When plants don’t grow that is the first thing to address. Next they need good light i.e. a window with some sun. and lastly they needed fertilizer although they are sensitive to high amounts. As we are at the end for the growing season you may need to wait until late winter for growth to start all other things being equal.

[@jenmontero7925]

LogeesPlants ,,okay I will do that. thank you .😊

[@GiGaSzS]

Do not forget warmth alongside light, the plant system does not respond well if it has very much light and low temperature. I was able to kill some plants with this imbalance.

[@ryanperry5221]

If I am going to use dyna gro 7-9-5 what should the ratio of water to fertilizer be?

[@LogeesPlants]

¼ to ½ tsp /gal

[@iammrslippers]

I imported 2 9 inch plants from Thailand. I'm using drainage pots with rocks for drainage. leaves are turning brown what do I do? they are inside with the same mixture dirt as you.

[@LogeesPlants]

+Scott Nickerson Did they come in bare root? Is the potting mix acid i.e. without lime added? Is there a fertilizer added to the mix or have you added any fertilizer to the water or the potting mix? Leaves turning brown can be from a disturbed root system or toxicity to something in the potting mix/ water.

[@Whfox]

+LogeesPlants I have been trying to grow this plant for years without any luck: Leaves start to turn brownish green from the tips, until only 1/3 of the leaf remains healty (the part with the petiole), and then the plant throws them. Looks like the leaves are rotting from inside. If the plants are kept at higher humidity then black spots appear on leaves. The usual recommended soil mix (peat moss and perlite 50/50) doesn't seem to work.

[@LogeesPlants]

+LogeesPlants Could be your water i.e. city water with a lot of chlorine in it or to much fertilizer. Try using and alterative water source i.e. rainwater or water from a pond or river. Never feed when the soil is dry and then use a dilute solution.

[@LogeesPlants]

+Scott Nickerson The browning can be caused by a damaged root system. If they came in bae root there is a lot of stress getting them to reestablish. It also can be your water as in to high a salt level form fertilizer or other impurities. It also can be from to much fertilizer in the potting mix. Next time you water flush the soil with clear water, that is water the plant until water pours out of the drainage holes.

[@booktrailersmoreyolo27]

I have about 3 blooming flowers on my miracle berry plant, they are distance apart so do u think rustling the leaves and flowers will help pollinate or is there another technique?

[@LogeesPlants]

All-thingz-cool Yes, rustle the foliage. Generally they don’t fruit well until many flowers are appearing which will happen as the plant grows.

[@aaronransom1411]

LogeesPlants Do like you would a citrus. use a paint brush or qtip and pollinate manually.

[@eggstons9034]

i bought seeds and they are just in random store bought compost, is that ok?

[@LogeesPlants]

Compost can be a little heavy. Try mixing in some perlite and peat for added drainage.

[@eggstons9034]

@@LogeesPlants oh ok thank you :)

[@sandrachan6396]

Hi I got my Miracle fruit plant about a month ago and the leaves are drying out , turning brown, hardly any leaves left on the plant. What should I do, After seeing your video I checked the acidic level and it showed alcaline. Please help!

[@LogeesPlants]

sandra chan It needs to be potted in a mix of peat and perlite 50/50. If it was repotted in a regular potting mix un-pot it and repot in the peat/ perlite mix. Don’t feed it, as that will only stress it more. Keep in a bright spot with some sun and water when the soil surface is dry. If your water has chlorine in it water with chlorine free water. You can do this by letting water sit out overnight in an open container.

[@sandrachan6396]

Thank you will do so

[@joesimmons8113]

where can we get this tree

[@LogeesPlants]

Our Miracle Fruit Plant is currently backordered. You can learn more here: www.logees.com/miracle-berry-plant-6inch.html

[@bolton7961]

How long does it take them to grow old enough to flower and can they be grown indoors well? I live in a colder climate and I would like to know

[@LogeesPlants]

Usually after about 2 years they'll begin to flower. They grow well indoors in an eastern or western sun exposure.

[@bolton7961]

LogeesPlants thanks!

[@dkgong]

I have a miracle fruit plant with the same height, but 3x bushier, and have had it for 10 years. Still no fruit :(

[@LogeesPlants]

indoor or outdoor plant?

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

How long does it take to grow from seed and is it easy to grow from cuttings?

[@LogeesPlants]

As they are slow growers, it takes some time to grow this plant. Usually the plant reaches about 5 ft in height after about 4 years or so. Plants can be grown from cuttings, however, getting it to root is another thing...

[@ABBOLOGHINE]

hi, is it true as seeds of miracle Berry must have two weeks for to planting . It's for vitality. Where i can buy fresh seeds that's sure growing? sell you seeds? Thanks

[@LogeesPlants]

Unfortunately, we don't sell seeds. You can try searching on a website, Davesgarden.com. They can recommend a vendor who currently carries them for sale.

[@nanakwart1988]

Is it safe?

[@LogeesPlants]

To eat? Yes.

[@garycard1456]

Byron, how was the miracle fruit plant featured in this video propagated? By vegetative means (cuttings/cloning or grafting) or from seed? The reason I ask is that, where I live (England, UK), my rather un-tropical climate restricts my growing of tropicals to containers and pots. Although it depends on the species, cuttings or grafting tends to give rise to fruit sooner, and at a smaller size compared to seed. For example, if I were to try a mango from seed in a container, it would take many years of maturation before it can become capable of fruiting; even then, the fruit quality would be variable, as sexual plant reproduction (seed) introduces genetic variability. However, if I bought a named grafted dwarf mango variety, I would stand a reasonable chance of it fruiting in a pot, even here in the UK. Other species, such as coffee, can bear fruit easily in containers when propagated from seed.

[@LogeesPlants]

We grow Synsepalum both from cutting and seed. Seed takes a couple of years longer to fruit generally. From seed it a 4 year process at least. The quality of the fruit is the same as there really aren’t any selected clone of Miracle fruit that I know of. it would be more like the coffee than the mango.

[@fortmyersfruitforest5214]

Great videos thankyou!

[@CasimiroBukayo]

I once dared a few friends on a betting game to eat a very sour lime whole without flinching. Needless to say I won all the $10 pool. I still haven't told them (probably never will) that I ate 3 berries from my garden 5 minutes before the bet started 😅

[@bhujibhuji8333]

Hai how can I buy only fruit I don’t want plat ...I want only fruit

[@LogeesPlants]

You can try searching on either Amazon or just a basic google search to find just the fruit :)

[@Hizenbird]

My plant has literally about a thousand flowers. I know that many will not produce berries and the plant itself doesn't look healthy.Is this the plants way of trying to survive; I.E. produce more seed so it's offspring can carry on?What can I do to maximize this summers crop?The plant is a bout 4 years old. It is in a rather small container but I'm afraid to move to a lager one now as I think it might go into shock and lose all the potential fruit.I do not fertilize this plant. I only water it. Should I feed it? (again, afraid I might damage something)

[@LogeesPlants]

You can repot it. Be sure to use an acid potting mix, 50% peat moss and 50% perlite. It does need feed although go easy. If the plant doesn’t look good and you’ve had it for 4 years it may be because of the lack of fertilizer. Remember, it needs agitation i.e. wind or shaking to get pollination and fruit set.

[@naturalvideos4220]

Where is this friuts available

[@LogeesPlants]

We don't carry the fruits, unfortunately. We do, however, carry a fruiting size plant in a 6" pot which generally fruits within the first two years or so of having the plant. www.logees.com/miracle-fruit-synsepalum-dulcificum-6inch.html

[@erialbar]

In my country maybe called SawoManila /Manilo /RedSawo

[@ryanperry5221]

How long does it take to make fruit from a seed.

[@LogeesPlants]

+The review Guy 3-5 Years

[@ryanperry5221]

would it be ok if I used 2ml of dyna for 7-9-5 diluted in 1 gallon of water to water my plant every day?

[@LogeesPlants]

Probably not a good idea as you could get a salt build up and Miracle Berry is sensitive to high salts. You also want to water when the soil becomes visually dry and not every day.

[@suni9499]

My tree is about 6 years old. On the ground, only about 20 inches but I get some fruits finally.

[@michaelwilliams280]

Hey can I buy a seed off of you or trade you some ghost pepper seeds for some goji berry seeds

[@LogeesPlants]

Unfortunately, we do not sell seeds. You can try looking for a vendor who may carry these seeds for sale on Davesgarden.com.

[@user-wq6hr9xi2n]

Very good vid, thanks

[@acerceron5479]

How much do the cost

[@LogeesPlants]

You can see our Miracle Fruit plants on our website. www.logees.com/browse-by-botanical-name/synsepalum.html

[@jameswiggle]

can they use any water or only distilled water?

[@LogeesPlants]

Most water will work fine as long as it is not alkaline.

[@TubaHorse]

I just got two baby saplings of these plants and they are already in a soil I assume is okay for them. When they grow more and I repot them, will peat moss and pine bark mulch work? Also, what kind of fertiliser should I use?

[@LogeesPlants]

Please view the following care sheet for additional information regarding the care of the Miracle Fruit plant. www.logees.com/media/care/pdf/Synsepalum.pdf

[@dasse1588]

Ledidi berry

[@organicgrow4440]

The fruit that makes other fruit sourless.