Morinda citrifolia
Also Known As
- Noni Fruit
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Morinda citrifolia plant details
Morinda citrifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge followed by brown and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Morinda citrifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, edible, houseplant, long-blooming, medicinal, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Morinda citrifolia
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
An immensely popular fruit in the natural health movement, the fruit juices are said to have healed everything from cancer to diabetes. A Southeast Asian native the strongly odored fruit is not palatable to the western tongue, yet is eaten regularly in various parts of Asia. Grow in full to partial sun. The "Noni" plant will begin flowering at about 2-3'. It will continuously fruit once it has begun. Easy-to-grow and tolerant to varying cultural conditions, it makes a great potted plant with broad deep green leaves and an upright habit.
Gardening facts about Morinda citrifolia plant
How to Grow Morinda citrifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- yellow
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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