Miracle Fruit Live Plant, Synsepalum dulcificum, Taste Changing Tropical Fruit Tree, Edible Berry Plant, 1 Foot Tall, 6-Inch Pot

Discover the fascinating Miracle Fruit Plant (Synsepalum dulcificum), a tropical evergreen fruiting plant famous for its remarkable berries. After eating a ripe miracle fruit berry, sour foods such as lemons and grapefruit can temporarily taste surprisingly sweet!

Native to Ghana in West Africa, this unusual tropical plant is a wonderful addition to a container garden or an exotic fruit collection.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Synsepalum dulcificum

• Common name: Miracle Fruit

• Family: Sapotaceae

• Origin: West Africa (Ghana)

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Plant height: Approximately 1 foot

• Shipping pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Potential mature size: Approximately 6 feet tall × 2 feet wide

• Fruit season: Reported year-round under suitable growing conditions

• Listed damage temperature: Approximately 28°F

What Makes Miracle Fruit Special?

Miracle fruit contains a natural glycoprotein called miraculin. When the ripe berry is eaten, it can temporarily change how sour foods taste, making acidic foods seem sweet.

Try the experience with:

• Lemons

• Grapefruit

• Strawberries

• Other naturally tart fruits

The taste-changing effect may last from approximately 30 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on individual circumstances.

Container Growing

Miracle fruit plants are well suited to container growing. According to the supplied growing information, they can remain in a 7-gallon container indefinitely, making them an interesting choice for gardeners who prefer growing tropical fruit plants in pots.

Shipping Information

You will receive one live Miracle Fruit plant, approximately 1 foot tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Each plant is naturally unique, so branching, shape, and foliage may vary. Minor leaf changes or shipping stress may occur during transit. Please unpack your plant promptly after delivery and allow it time to acclimate.

Please note: Fruit is not guaranteed at arrival. The taste-changing experience requires ripe berries, and fruit production depends on plant maturity and growing conditions.