Malpighia emarginata bat pollinated cool period in the winter

cool period in the winter will contribute to good blooming

leathery batwing leaves have bright yellow dots on the ribs of the leaves

pink and red

Closely related to Passiflora hahnii and Passiflora membranaceae

Be careful not to disturb the roots

Malpighia emarginata bat pollinated cool period in the winterAcerola Cherry. Barbados Cherry. Large tropical shrub famed with bearing the vitamin C rich acerola fruit. The plants will start bearing at a very young age and can produce 2 3 crops per year. Picture of fruit courtesy of Wilfredor. Picture of flowers courtesy of Forest & Kim Starr Light: Full sun Water: Average. Soil: Well drained soil that is top dressed with compost. Fertilizer: All purpose Hardiness: Zone 10