Plant Care Black Plum

Black Plum

Also known as

Malabar Plum, Malabar Plum, Java Plum, Jamun, Jambolan and Indian Plum

Taxonomy

Syzygium cumini
Syzygium
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Black Plum

Water

How often to water your Black Plum

Water needs for Black Plum
0.5 cups
every 9

Black Plum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Black Plum

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Malabar Plum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Black Plum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Black Plum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Black Plum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Black Plum in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Black Plum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Black Plum: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Black Plum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Black Plum

Black Plum

Black Plum


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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