Light. Grows well in partial sun or partial shade.
Water. Water regularly while it settles in, and give extra water during dry spells. Rainwater helps keep the soil acidic.
Soil and feeding. It needs acidic soil, ideally around pH 5, and does poorly in alkaline soil. In South Florida a container of pine-based potting mix is the easiest way to control the soil. Feed with a fruit fertilizer regularly during the warm months.
Size. A slow-growing evergreen shrub that usually stays small in Florida, about 4 ft.
Pruning. Prune once a year to encourage fruiting. Fruit starts around age three and peaks around year five.
Problems to watch. No major diseases are known. Watch for mealybugs and mites; treat mealybugs with Insecticidal Soap following the label.
Good to know. It does not tolerate frost. Move potted plants to shelter when a freeze is forecast.
