Plant Care Jamun

Jamun

Also known as

Malabar Plum, Malabar Plum, Java Plum, Black Plum, Jambolan and Indian Plum

Taxonomy

Syzygium cumini
Syzygium
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Jamun

Water

How often to water your Jamun

Water needs for Jamun
0.5 cups
every 9

Jamun 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 Jamun

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 Jamun: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Jamun love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Jamun does not tolerate low-light đŸš«.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Jamun

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Jamun: 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 Jamun after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Jamun

Jamun

Jamun


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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