there is one spot that is more shaded over the course of the day/during the course of the year. I have a lemon drop mangosteen that is happy but is happy not doing anything either. ha. and they're supposed to fruit in semi/full shade too. that area has a guava, soursop, and a grumichamma in the area so they would provide extra shade I suppose.
I have this one crippled one from oscar that I could experiment. the nice straight one i just up-potted so probably can wait till it pushes out more growth and then make a decision.
Just killed a cherapu by puttng it in too early so want to be 'careful' this time.
thanks for feedback.
I have several Luc's in full sun in SoFl for several years (now 4-5 ft tall), they like it and do very well, but it's critical to give them plenty of water (daily even better).
Cherapu does not like full (prefer significant shade at least until 5 ft tall) sun and needs protection from cooler (under 50) weather to thrive, also loves water.
I completely agree that garcinias in general were not meant to grow in pots (cherapu maybe can do pots for a while). I plant garcinias in the ground very early (under 8 tall?) BUT protection from full sun and wind, and a solid central stake until 36-48 inches tall is key for survival. When you transplant provide a very solid central stake for a couple of years while they develop strong root system to support plant's structure.