Eugenia uruguayensis
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Eugenia uruguayensis

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
21
Observations
8

Description

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Eugenia uruguayensis is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Brazil though Northeastern Argentina.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Eugenia uruguayensis occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatility and hardiness.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Eugenia uruguayensis is quite adaptable to temperature, tolerating higher heat and considerable temperature swings. In hot weather, attention should be paid to watering and providing adequate shade to prevent sunburn. On the other hand, Eugenia uruguayensis has relatively low cold tolerance. It can endure some cold, but extremely low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Eugenia uruguayensis needs adequate nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Fertilize in early spring to encourage new growth and flowering. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, promotes more flavorful fruit, and prevents nutrient deficiency problems like yellowing leaves and poor fruit yield.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Eugenia
Family
Myrtaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
3.96 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
3.05 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Brazil

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