CUAJILOTE --Parmentiera aculeata-- Size:2 GALLON pot indirect light to photosynthesize adequately

indirect light to photosynthesize adequately

Fruit starts purple

grab it while you can

drought tolerant - water more in extreme heat

and potassium

CUAJILOTE --Parmentiera aculeata-- Size:2 GALLON pot indirect light to photosynthesize adequatelyAKA cow okra, rare and unusual Mexican native tree with edible fruit, up to 30' tall. Fruit is antioxidant, juice has been found to promote Lactobacillus (the good gut bacteria). Often planted as an ornamental, shade tree and live fence throughout its native range. Its fruits are edible and are eaten either raw or cooked, and are sometimes pickled or made into preserves. Its flavor is reportedly similar to sugarcane. Used in traditional medicine and