Jamun Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients

Jamun

Also known as

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Syzygium cumini

Genus

Syzygium

Family

Myrtaceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Jamun

💦 Water

How often to water your Jamun

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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Malabar Plum in your home

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 🚫.

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.

what up #GregGang i noticed that ALL of the #MalabarPlum trees have at least green plums on them (some have plums of all stages of ripeness) so i’ve decided to make some pickles! imma go ahead and let you know i hate measuring so i didn’t do any of it. pls don’t expect measurements from me ever EVER. i took the long way home from work and got off the bus a couple stops early to gather all the unripe fruits i could. i ended up doing three jars. the two smaller ones are comprised of ONLY unripe malabar plums, the large jar has malabar plums of all ripenesses AND some unripe (and one ripe lol) #CocoPlum fruits! in addition, i found a few barely-ripe #SurinamCherry fruits. all of the fruit was #foraged outside, de-stemmed and washed under cool water. i patted them dry and scored each one with a paring knife before packing them into the jars. some of the seeds split while scoring, those i threw away bc i know the stones have some toxic weirdness that i wasn’t tryna f with. i didn’t *tightly* pack the jars but placed the fruits until the jars were full but with enough room to get the spices on there without going over the top too much. once everything was in the jar i poured boiled water that had come down in temp a bit and sealed the jars. other ingredients were: garam masala, whole black peppercorns, coriander, salt and a healthy squeeze of yellow sriracha bc i put it in literally everything. i’m serious if you’ve never tried it (never desperately searched for a yellow srirach plug in your area) you gotta do it. change your life amazing. i did a similar pickle with shishito peppers a while back with the yellow sriracha and they were amazing, so i have high hopes for these plums in their magic sauce. sorry for the book but, as always #ivebeensmokingplantstoo if you made it this far, lmk what food plant thing you’ve always wanted to try, are going to try, have made a tradition of making or have heard about recently! (enjoy a bonus photo of these random (i think) euphorbia rubra this sleeping guy on the bus had! if he’d been awake i would have asked him about them!)

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Jamun prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Malabar Plum Water Frequency →

Malabar Plum Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Jamun requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Malabar Plum Light Requirements →

Malabar Plum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Malabar Plum Toxicity to Cats →

Malabar Plum Toxicity to Dogs →

Malabar Plum Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Jamun does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Malabar Plum →

When and How to Successfully Repot Malabar Plum →

💩 Fertilizer

Jamun grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Malabar Plum →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.