Where does the miracle fruit grow?
MIRACLE FRUIT B/W sketch Synsepalum dulcificum Daniell Sapotaceae Common Names: Miracle Fruit, Miracle Berry Origin: Tropical west Africa. Adaptation: Coming from hot, wet tropical lowlands, the plant is intolerant of frost and should be considered a container plant except in southern Florida and Hawaii. Older plants can survive a light frost but it is best to avoid it if possible. Miracle fruit is a marvelous conversation plant that does well in a container. Outdoors it is said to do best in partial shade. DESCRIPTION Growth Habit: Miracle fruit is an evergreen bush or tree growing to 18 ft. in its native habitat, but rarely to 5 ft. otherwise. Foliage: The plant has deep green, elongated leaves which grow in a spire-like habit. Both regular and large-leaf and a hairy-leaf form are known. Flowers: The small 1/4 inch white flowers of miracle fruit are produced in flushes through many months of the year. Fruit: The fruit is a small bright red, ellipsoid berry approximately 2 to 3 cm lon
