Amazon Grape – Live Grafted Exotic Fruit Tree - Keyfarm Wayanad

Enhance your garden with the healthy Amazon Grape Plant (Pourouma cecropiifolia). Grown and shipped by our trusted partner seller, Keyfarm Wayanad, this premium live plant is carefully selected for its high quality and robust growth habit. It is ready to establish and thrive in your landscape.

The Amazon Tree Grape (Pourouma cecropiifolia) is a stunning, fast-growing canopy tree native to the lush rainforests of the Amazon basin. Revered for its large, deeply lobed leaves and attractive umbrella-shaped growth habit, this exotic species bears delicious, dark purple fruit clusters that closely resemble grapes in both taste and texture. Introducing this rare botanical treasure to your garden brings a touch of tropical grandeur and a bountiful harvest of sweet, juicy Amazonian grapes.

🌟 Overview

• 🔹 Common Name: Amazon Tree Grape, Purumá, Uva de Monte
• 🔹 Scientific Name: Pourouma cecropiifolia
• 🔹 Plant Type: Tropical Fruit Tree
• 🔹 Growth Habit: Fast-growing, umbrella canopy

☀️ Light Requirements

Amazon Tree Grape plants thrive in Full Sun. Young saplings appreciate partial shade to prevent leaf scorch, but mature plants require direct sunlight to maximize fruit production and healthy canopy development.

💧 Water Requirements

These plants prefer consistently moist but well-draining soil. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. During hot summer months, daily watering may be necessary to support active growth.

📏 Size & Growth

In its native habitat, the tree can reach heights of 15 meters, but when cultivated or container-grown, it remains much smaller (typically 3 to 6 meters). It responds well to selective pruning to maintain a manageable shape.

🌍 Origin & Characteristics

Originally hailing from the tropical regions of South America, specifically the Amazon rainforest, the plant features striking, rough-textured palmate leaves. The fruits grow in dense, grape-like clusters, shifting from green to dark purple when fully ripe, offering a sweet, refreshing pulp.

📇 Toxicity & Safety Warning

The fruits of the Amazon Tree Grape are completely edible and non-toxic to humans. However, as with most exotic plants, keep the foliage away from pets as consuming large quantities of leaves may cause mild digestive discomfort. Always supervise pets around new plants.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does it take for this fruit plant to bear fruit?
A: Since this is a premium grafted/sapling variety from Keyfarm Wayanad, it typically begins to bear fruit within 1 to 2 years of planting under proper care.

Q: What are the sunlight requirements for this fruit plant?
A: This plant thrives in outdoor conditions and requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal growth and fruit production.

Q: How often should I water this plant?
A: Water the plant deeply once or twice a week, allowing the top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogging.