Baraba Fruit Sweet Lemon Drop Mangosteen Fruits Live Plant 🍋🌱

The Baraba Fruit Sweet Lemon Drop Mangosteen Fruits Live Plant is a rare tropical treasure perfect for home gardeners and exotic fruit enthusiasts. Known for its sweet, tangy lemon-like flavor with a hint of mangosteen richness, the Baraba fruit is often described as nature’s lemon candy. This unique live plant grows beautifully in warm climates and adds a lush, green touch to your home garden or farm.

The fruit resembles a lemon drop in both taste and size, making it a delightful snack straight from the tree. The plant produces small, round fruits with smooth skin and soft juicy flesh. With its appealing taste and rich nutritional benefits, the Baraba plant is slowly becoming a popular choice among fruit lovers and tropical collectors. Grown from a well-maintained nursery, this 2-feet live plant comes ready to thrive in your garden.

About This Item Baraba Fruit Sweet Lemon Drop

• Type of Plant: Exotic Tropical Fruit Plant

• Scientific Name: Likely belongs to the Garcinia family

• Plant Height: 2 feet (at delivery)

• Growth Type: Small Tree/Shrub

• Fruit Shape: Small, round lemon-like fruit

• Fruit Taste: Sweet, citrusy, mangosteen-like

• Fruiting Time: 2–3 years (under ideal conditions)

• Ideal Climate: Tropical and Subtropical

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering Needs: Moderate watering (do not overwater)

• Fertilizer Needs: Organic compost/NPK monthly

• Life Span: Long-living perennial

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Maintenance Required: Low to medium

• Ideal Growing Location: Pots, gardens, farms

• Pollination: Self-pollinating or insect-aided

What Size Grow Bag is Best?

• 18x18 HDPE Grow Bags

• 24x24 Hdpe Big Size Grow Bags

🌿 Growing Season in India

Baraba Fruit plants grow best in tropical seasons and can be planted year-round in South India. The ideal planting months are February to August, when the temperature ranges between 20°C and 35°C. Avoid frost and extreme cold. Ensure proper mulching and sun exposure for the plant to establish itself and start fruiting within 2–3 years.

🪴 How to Grow in Pots

Choose a large pot (minimum 12x12 inches) with good drainage. Use a mix of garden soil, cocopeat, and compost. Place the plant in a spot with 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water only when the topsoil is dry. Re-pot every 1–2 years as the plant grows.

🌱 Plant Care Tips

• Sunlight: Bright direct sunlight is essential for healthy growth.

• Soil: Loose, well-draining soil improves root health.

• Watering: Avoid waterlogging; maintain even moisture.

• Fertilizer: Apply organic manure or NPK once a month.

• Pruning: Light pruning helps shape the plant and remove dead branches.

• Pest Control: Neem oil spray or mild organic insecticides help in pest prevention.

• Mulching: Use dry leaves or coco husk mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.

• Disease Management: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

How to Fertilize  Plants Effectively

1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.

2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.

3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.

🌟 Special Features

• Rare exotic fruit plant not commonly available in nurseries

• Sweet-tangy taste with mangosteen-like flavor

• Compact plant ideal for pot culture

• Dual benefit: Ornamental & Edible

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Aesthetically pleasing evergreen foliage

• Perfect for collectors of rare fruit varieties

🍽️ Benefits/Uses

• Excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidants

• Ideal as a fruit snack, juice, or jam ingredient

• Can be used for refreshing summer drinks

• Enhances immunity and promotes digestion

• Great for gifting or ornamental planting

• High market value due to rarity

⚠️ Precautions While Growing

• Avoid overwatering as it may cause root rot

• Protect young plants from heavy rain and wind

• Do not keep in dark or fully shaded places

• Use organic pesticides in case of leaf curling or pest attacks

• Handle grafted sections carefully to avoid breakage

• Monitor regularly during early growth stages

🐛 Common Problems and Solutions

🌍 Local Names of  Baraba Fruit Sweet Lemon Drop

Baraba, Sweet Lemon Drop, Indian Lemon Candy Fruit, Chhoti Narangi, Tangy Mangosteen