How do you grow Synsepalum dulcificum from seed?

How to Grow Synsepalum Dulcificum

1. Mix an equal amount of perlite and sphagnum peat moss together in a seedling sized planter.
2. Level the mixture.
3. Mix an equal amount of perlite and sphagnum peat moss together to fill a quart-sized planter.
4. Water the plant frequently to maintain moist soil.

Where does Synsepalum dulcificum grow?

tropical West Africa
miracle fruit, (Synsepalum dulcificum), also called miracle berry, evergreen shrub of the family Sapotaceae, grown for its mild fruits that make subsequently eaten sour foods taste sweet. The miracle fruit plant is native to tropical West Africa, where it is used locally to sweeten palm wine and other beverages.

How do you treat Synsepalum dulcificum?

This humidity-loving plant thrives when placed in a room with a humidifier or with a clear plastic bag wrapped around it to conserve moisture. Misting daily with water or setting the plant on a water-filled pebble tray can also help with raising humidity.

Why is my miracle fruit tree dying?

Water- Keep evenly moist, using a non-chlorinated water or, if the water is chlorinated, let it stand for 24 hours. Excessive dryness will kill or damage the plant. Do not allow to dry out. The greatest cause of losing the plant is that the roots dry out.

How does Synsepalum dulcificum work?

The fruit of the Synsepalum dulcificum plant has been dubbed ‘miracle berry’ for its amazing ability to make sour foods taste sweet when consumed. This effect is due to miraculin, a glycoprotein found in the berry. When eaten, miraculin binds to a specific sweet receptor on cells in our taste buds.

What is the pH of miracle fruit?

pH 4.5 to 5.8
Soils: An acid soil is a must for miracle fruit. They prefer a soil acidity of pH 4.5 to 5.8. This can be achieved by planting in equal parts Canadian acid peat and pine bark. Also peat and perlite mixes are said to give excellent result.

Does miracle berry actually work?

Miracle berries can make sour food taste sweet, so there are certainly ways they could reduce our sugar consumption. Because their protein is destroyed by cooking, they are not a good candidate for baked goods, and they only work if the food used with them is sour.

How does the miracle fruit work?

How do you fertilize miracle fruit?

Fertilizing Miracle Fruit

1. Grow your miracle fruit plant in fertilizer-free soil or potting mix.
2. Water the plant with rainwater or nonchlorinated distilled water before feeding.
3. Dilute 1/4 teaspoon of soluble fertilizer, such as 20-20-20 or 7-9-5, with one gallon of water.

Can I eat raw miracle fruit?

Miracle fruit should be eaten raw to have any effect. It should not be cooked because the miraculin in the fruit is an active protein and will become inactive if heated.