Author Topic: Eugenia mattosii (Read 10021 times)

edself65 · « **on:** February 17, 2012, 06:37:21 AM »

I was wondering if any of you are growing Eugenia mattosii or ever tried the fruit?

Thanks,

Ed

Photo from E-Jardim website

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2012, 02:19:22 PM »

looks like a fruit fly's wet dream!

LOL

fruitlovers · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:41:30 PM »

In the works. I have a neighbor who has a plant and will try to propagate some. Been wanting it since i noticed that Luc from Mexico rated E. mattosii number 3 on his favorite tasting eugenias list.
Oscar

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:55:33 PM »

Quote from: fruitlovers on February 19, 2012, 09:41:30 PM

In the works. I have a neighbor who has a plant and will try to propagate some. Been wanting it since i noticed that Luc from Mexico rated E. mattosii number 3 on his favorite tasting eugenias list.
Oscar

Oh no!

What if this one turns into exotic invasive in HI?? sell the hell out of seedlings and seeds I guess!

I don't think this one could...but it looks just like a dang cattley guava...wonder what it's capable of doing?

fruitlovers · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:03:43 PM »

Quote from: ASaffron on February 19, 2012, 09:55:33 PM

Quote from: fruitlovers on February 19, 2012, 09:41:30 PM
In the works. I have a neighbor who has a plant and will try to propagate some. Been wanting it since i noticed that Luc from Mexico rated E. mattosii number 3 on his favorite tasting eugenias list.
Oscar

Oh no!

What if this one turns into exotic invasive in HI?? sell the hell out of seedlings and seeds I guess!

I don't think this one could...but it looks just like a dang cattley guava...wonder what it's capable of doing?

Wishful thinking! It's one of those you have to baby along. Even surinam cherry is not invasive here. Remember we have lots more competitive weedy plants here to outcompete any eugenia.
Oscar

stressbaby · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:29:00 AM »

I would be interested in seeds if every any become available.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2015, 08:26:55 PM »

slow grower, very pretty...easy to kill if pH is too high...i've got a few that have been struggling for over a year..looks like they're finally making a comeback...this plant in the photo below has never had any set backs, and has always been the healthiest. (has it been almost 3yrs since we posted here?)

Mango Stein · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2016, 05:39:08 AM »

Oscar, would you mind linking to Luc's list of top eugenias?

Pan Dulce · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2016, 01:11:17 PM »

Luc, maybe we can see a pic of your's fruiting this year. Or do you have a pic on your Facebook somewhere?

Don · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2016, 05:32:35 PM »

I have some of lucs mattossii and they are def a slow grower but the look of them they are very beautiful foliage in their own right. Don't like too much sun and water when very young and only drama I have had with them is a small caterpillar that hides in them and eats growing tips.

jmc96 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2016, 02:49:24 PM »

Quote from: Don on February 02, 2016, 05:32:35 PM

I have some of lucs mattossii and they are def a slow grower but the look of them they are very beautiful foliage in their own right. Don't like too much sun and water when very young and only drama I have had with them is a small caterpillar that hides in them and eats growing tips.

You wouldn't have a spare one to sell or swap, Don? I'm in NSW.

Don · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2016, 06:53:19 PM »

I could spare one fulla! Where abouts are you?

jmc96 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2016, 08:33:31 PM »

Quote from: Don on February 09, 2016, 06:53:19 PM

I could spare one fulla! Where abouts are you?

Wow, thanks a mill Don, I'll pm you my address, have plenty to swap.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2016, 01:39:59 AM »

Anyone else in USA have flowers yet?

I suspected mine would flower this year, and was ecstatic to find out today, my assumption was correct.

Took about 4yr (wow seems like a year ago, time flies) the tree is about 1.5-2ft in 3 gal

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:47:01 PM »

Don · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2016, 05:11:57 PM »

You ratbag, just looking at mine yesterday I have one that is about 6" tall and thought that was looking pretty good and growing quick then I see the size of yourrs and just flowering ill be waiting 5 more years!!! Lol. Well done. Plenty of photos of the first fruit please.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2016, 05:23:19 PM »

Quote from: Don on March 04, 2016, 05:11:57 PM

You ratbag, just looking at mine yesterday I have one that is about 6" tall and thought that was looking pretty good and growing quick then I see the size of yourrs and just flowering ill be waiting 5 more years!!! Lol. Well done. Plenty of photos of the first fruit please.

hahaha!

thanks Don.

to be honest it's pretty easy to grow, but needed chelated Fe, to overcome chlorosis....even though i have slightly acid well water, and neutral/acid potting mix.

I think the chelated Fe won't be required as much, once the plant gets a little older. I notice some of the rare species from Brazil have trouble at first, but show improved resistance once they get some size.

luc · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2016, 08:21:45 PM »

Photo taken a few days ago , close to 2 meters wide x 1.80 tall . I removed plants around it so it has full sun now . Responded with lots of flowers.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2016, 08:43:17 PM »

Quote from: luc on March 04, 2016, 08:21:45 PM

Photo taken a few days ago , close to 2 meters wide x 1.80 tall . I removed plants around it so it has full sun now . Responded with lots of flowers.

Mango Stein · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:17:10 PM »

How much does the chelation process cost you every year? I am thinking of getting a water filter for the entire property, a good reverse osmosis will cost more than $1000 but I think it is a sound investment. You can get rid of all the chlorine, fluoride, get the right pH and all that would greatly benefit plants not to mention the occupants as well.
Fluoride in the water supply to benefit tooth decay is total nonsense and it shames me that I live in 1 of only 4 countries in the developed world that still puts this industrial waste product in the drinking water because they make money from it. Sigh.

Don · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2016, 11:12:52 PM »

Haha, yeah there not that bad. Had trouble with them at the start I had them full sun and too much water then Luc told me shade and not as much water! Come up primo👌 they are prob my slowest grower but one of my favourites, almost grows like rosemary. Never had a problem with chlorosis or anything like that so suppose I have been lucky. Just got my first ph kit so I will test the soil from matossii pots and report back. Oh, and Luc thanks again for providing a few of us with such a beautiful species. Very jealous of those photos. How old is that one of yours Luc?

luc · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2016, 05:01:22 PM »

Quote from: Don on March 04, 2016, 11:12:52 PM

Haha, yeah there not that bad. Had trouble with them at the start I had them full sun and too much water then Luc told me shade and not as much water! Come up primo👌 they are prob my slowest grower but one of my favourites, almost grows like rosemary. Never had a problem with chlorosis or anything like that so suppose I have been lucky. Just got my first ph kit so I will test the soil from matossii pots and report back. Oh, and Luc thanks again for providing a few of us with such a beautiful species. Very jealous of those photos. How old is that one of yours Luc?

10 years Don .

Don · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:44:32 AM »

Haha, now I have a goal! Cheers Luc.

Don · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2016, 06:03:42 PM »

Just checked ph of my matossii pots and they are all around ph of 5. Plants are emerald free and coppery new shoots. Would be interesting to hear of ph for your plants Adam and Luc.

Pan Dulce · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:11:46 PM »

Hey Don,

Does your potting media have clay in it or do you use mostly peat moss to get your pH down to 5?

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Author Topic: Eugenia mattosii (Read 10021 times)

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