The Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora, formerly Myrciaria cauliflora) is a small evergreen tropical tree native to South America and a great species for bonsai. Its smooth bark flakes off in patches to leave a grey and orange-brown mottled trunk, and small white flowers appear directly on the trunk and main branches, followed by sweet, round black fruit that can be eaten fresh or made into jelly, syrup or liqueur.
The complete DIY kit: everything you need to recreate a Bonsai Bar workshop at home — just BYOB, press play on the step-by-step video and make a tiny tree with us.
Kit includes:
- Nursery stock Jaboticaba tree
- Chopstick
- Bonsai soil
- Ceramic bonsai pot
- Training wire
- QR code to step-by-step video instructions
Every tree purchased from Bonsai Bar is eligible for a Treeiage call with our horticulture team. Because Jaboticaba are difficult to source in large batches, they are not eligible for replacements.
Shipping & Arrival
To ensure safe delivery, we prefer to ship trees between Monday and Wednesday at the latest, so your bonsai is never caught in an accidental weekend delay. Some leaf drop during shipment is completely normal. If leaves drop in transit, place your tree in a very sunny spot and water only once the topsoil has dried out — take care not to overwater while the tree has few or no leaves.
Due to California law, we are currently unable to ship bonsai trees to any address in California.
Care Guide
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Light: Full to partial sun (moderate to high light)
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Placement: Indoor or outdoor
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Water: Moderate — keep evenly moist; do not let it dry out completely
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Fertilizer: Moderate feeding through the growing season
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Temperature: Tropical — keep away from freezing temperatures
Specifications
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Botanical name: Plinia cauliflora (syn. Myrciaria cauliflora)
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Plant characteristics: Tropical evergreen, flowering, fruiting
