Flacourtia requires well-draining soil and consistent moisture levels, making it challenging to maintain. Special care must be taken to protect it from frost and extreme temperatures, as flacourtia is sensitive to cold. Regular pruning is necessary for healthy growth and to shape the plant.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-11
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Governor's plum (Flacourtia indica) is a shrub or tree that is native to Africa and Asia. The fruit is small, red to purple on the outside, with yellow or white flesh. It is eaten raw, cooked into preserves, or fermented into a wine. Flacourtia indica is sometimes planted as an ornamental living fence.
Rukam (*Flacourtia rukam*) is a small tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit, a small 1-inch diameter purplish fruit known as the Indian prune. When eaten raw, the sourish fruit can be sweetened by rolling it vigorously between the hands. The tree produces root suckers that can be used to propagate the plant as an alternative to seeds.
Indian coffee plum (Flacourtia jangomas) is a small but popular plum tree found in both lowlands and mountains. It is cultivated in many countries for both its wood and its fruit. In India, the wood is harvested as an affordable substitute for hardwoods such as teak. The fruit is widely eaten across South and Southeast Asia and is used in preserves and pickles.
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