Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai | Care Guide and Pro Tips - Delivery from Toronto across Canada - JOMO Studio

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Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai

$40

Bright

When mostly dry

High

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Size:

4" Pot

Variant

Jaboticaba Sabara, scientifically known as Plinia cauliflora 'Sabará', is a distinctive and highly prized variety of Jaboticaba, especially favoured for bonsai cultivation due to its compact growth habit and relatively faster fruiting times compared to other varieties. Originating from Brazil, this evergreen tree is celebrated for its glossy, deep green foliage; smooth, gray trunk; and its unique fruiting habit, with purple-black, grape-like fruits growing directly on the trunk and larger branches. The fruits are edible and sweet, often eaten fresh or used to make jellies, wines, and liqueurs. When cultivated as a bonsai, the Jaboticaba Sabara offers a unique combination of ornamental beauty and practical fruit production, making it a fascinating addition to any bonsai collection.

What to expect

The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

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In store shopping and free local pick up available at our store located at 21A Bathurst St, Toronto.

Free local delivery* available within City of Toronto and surrounding areas including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough.

Shipping options are available for plants and planters that are 7" or smaller to all provinces in Canada.

Winter safe packaging

We check the destination weather for each package to make sure they arrive safely with whatever it takes. Complimentary heat packs and insulations are included to protect your plants from cold damage when mailing in a box, if weather requires.

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Care Guide

How to take care of Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai

Sun: Direct & Indirect

Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai enjoys some direct sun, but they'll also do well in bright, indirect light. It is best to place this plant somewhere where it will receive some nice morning sun, or a couple hours of afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the day.

Light: Bright

Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai will do best in bright light. A nice bright place inside your home would be on the window sill or a stool that is right next to a window, either with or without blinds, depending on if the plant can handle sun. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

Water: When mostly dry

Allow the top quarter of the soil to dry before watering Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai again. This usually takes about 3 - 4 days in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: High

Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.

Pet Friendly

You can feel comfortable having Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants.

Plant Bio

About Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai

Botanical Name: Plinia cauliflora 'Sabará'

Common Name: Jaboticaba Sabara, Brazilian Grape Tree

Origin: Brazil

Plant Story

Introducing the Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai, a remarkable and rare houseplant that brings a unique and exotic flair to your bonsai collection, symbolizing persistence, growth through adversity, and the beauty of patience.

The Jaboticaba Sabara, scientifically known as Plinia cauliflora 'Sabara', is notable for its unusual growth habit: it produces glossy, dark purple fruits directly on its trunk and branches, a phenomenon known as cauliflory. These edible fruits resemble grapes in appearance and taste, offering a sweet and tangy flavour. The Jaboticaba Sabara's smooth, gray bark and lush, glossy green leaves add to its visual appeal, making it a striking choice for bonsai cultivation.

Caring for the Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai involves recreating its native Brazilian tropical environment as closely as possible. It thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect sunlight. This bonsai prefers consistently moist soil but with good drainage to prevent root rot, teaching us the importance of balance and the need for a nurturing yet cautious approach to growth.

The Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai is a slow grower, requiring patience and dedication from the bonsai enthusiast. This slow growth rate is a beautiful reminder of the value of patience and the rewards that come from dedicating time and care to something truly special. The process of training and pruning the bonsai becomes a meditative practice, fostering a deep connection between the cultivator and the plant.

Fruiting in the Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai can be a rare and celebrated event, symbolizing the culmination of hard work, patience, and the right conditions coming together. It serves as a reminder that the most worthwhile achievements often take time and cannot be rushed.

As your Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai matures, it becomes not just a plant but a living sculpture, symbolizing the beauty of persistence, the rewards of patience, and the deep satisfaction found in the art of bonsai cultivation.

Welcome the Jaboticaba Sabara Bonsai into your home, and let it serve as a daily inspiration to embrace growth through adversity, celebrate the fruits of patience, and cherish the profound connection between humans and the natural world. It's not just a plant; it's an embodiment of the timeless lessons taught by the ancient art of bonsai.

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