COCO PLUM

₹150.00

Cocoplum is a tropical fruit-bearing plant commonly grown in warm coastal regions. It is known for its attractive foliage, edible fruits, and ornamental value, making it popular in gardens and landscapes. The plant grows as a dense shrub or small tree with thick, glossy green leaves. It produces small round fruits that change color from green to pink, red, or deep purple when ripe. The fruits are soft, mildly sweet, and slightly tangy, and they can be eaten fresh or used to prepare jams, jellies, and juices. Cocoplum plants grow well in tropical and subtropical climates and can tolerate salty coastal conditions, making them suitable for seaside planting. The plant is also often used as a natural hedge or ornamental plant because of its thick foliage. Due to its edible fruits, decorative appearance, and adaptability to different environments, Cocoplum is widely grown in home gardens, parks, and tropical landscapes.Botanical name: Bouea macrophylla,Country: Thailand, Malaysia (Southeast Asia),Botanical name: Chrysobalanus icaco,Country: Caribbean, Central America, North & South America coastal regions

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.