Lovi Lovi (Batoko Plum) Fruit Plant

About Lovi Lovi (Batoko Plum)

Lovi-Lovi, also known as Batoko Plum (Flacourtia inermis), is a small, tropical, perennial fruit-bearing tree. It's commonly grown for its edible red fruits as well as its attractive, ornamental foliage - making it a good fit for balconies and terraces.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to bright light.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
• Climate: Warm tropical to subtropical climate.

Planting & Spacing

Well suited to growing in a pot on a balcony or terrace, or planted directly in the ground for a larger tree.

Care

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 2-3 months.
• Pruning: Minimal - occasional shaping and removal of damaged growth.

Fruiting & Harvest

Lovi Lovi is a relatively low-maintenance fruiting plant. Fruit is ready to harvest once it turns a deep red colour.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.