Indian Coffee Plum

Indian Coffee Plum (Flacourtia jangomas) Seeds

Overview:

• Flacourtia jangomas, also known as Indian Coffee Plum, is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia.
• Produces sweet, edible berries used in raw consumption, jams, drinks, and fruit salads.
• Used in traditional medicine.
• Suitable for subtropical and tropical climates.

Key Features:

• Fruit: Sweet, round berries (up to 25mm) that mature from green to dark purple.
• Growth Habit: Slow-growing tree, reaching up to 10 meters (30 feet) in native climates, typically less elsewhere.
• Flowering: Fragrant, honey-scented flowers, requiring both male and female trees for fruit production.
• Medicinal Uses: Fruits and leaves for diarrhea treatment; dried leaves for toothache relief; seed powder for pain relief during pregnancy.

Growing Conditions:

• Climate: Subtropical, Tropical
• Temperature Range: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil (pH 6.5-7.5)
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Water Requirements: Light to medium, increased during flowering and fruiting
• Pollination: Requires male and female trees for cross-pollination
• Height: Up to 10 meters (30 feet)
• Width: Up to 3-4 meters (9-12 feet)
• Growth Type: Deciduous, slow-growing

Planting and Germination:

• Germination Rates: 65-75%
• Germination Time: 3-4 weeks (dependent on conditions)
• Seeds per Gram: Approximately 10
• Maturity: 3-4 years
• Germination Instructions:
  • Soak seeds for 48 hours, changing water after 24 hours.
  • Sow 3-5mm deep in well-draining soil mix (humus-rich soil and sand).
  • Maintain moist (not wet) conditions and warm temperatures (16-28°C/60-82°F).
  • Use a heat mat if needed.
  • Cover pots/trays to maintain humidity.
  • Transplant after the last frost, preferably in spring.