







Malabar Plum
About Malabar Plum
Malabar Plum is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Malabar Plum likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Syzygium cumini
Syzygium
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
Also known as
Java Plum, Black Plum, Jamun, Jambolan and Indian Plum

How to care for Malabar Plum

How often to water your Malabar Plum

every 9
Malabar Plum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
27% Very Low

Growing Malabar Plum in Pittsburgh right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 5th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Pittsburgh is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determā¦
Sunlight will increase by 45.2% āļø
February 6th, 2023
Pittsburgh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Pittsburgh is expected to increase by 45.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.6 megajoules of energy perā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
February 7th, 2023
This month, Pittsburgh is getting an average of 5.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of ā¦
Finding light for Malabar Plum in your home

a window
Malabar Plum love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ā .
Malabar Plum does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Malabar Plum

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Malabar Plum after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Malabar Plum 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.
Sunlight Needs
Malabar Plum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Malabar Plum 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!
Fertilizer
Malabar Plum grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Malabar Plum
Malabar Plum
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
