Barbados Cherry (Acerola Cherry)

• Botanical name: Malpighia emarginata
• Placement: Outdoor
• Care level: Easy
• Light: Full sun to light shade; fruits best with plenty of direct sun.
• Temperature: Tropical and subtropical regions; sensitive to frost and prolonged cold.
• Pet safety: No major safety concerns known for pets

The Barbados Cherry, or Acerola (Malpighia emarginata), is a bushy shrub prized for its small, bright-red, cherry-like fruit — one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C known.

• Watering: Water when the topsoil feels dry; established plants tolerate short dry spells.
• Light: Full sun to light shade; fruits best with plenty of direct sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil of almost any type; tolerates poor soil once established.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 2-3 months.

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