Tropical · Charlotte, NC

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An understory tropical. Outdoors it wants frost-free shade; elsewhere it is a houseplant experiment.

Tropical fruit on a table
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Suitability: 46/100 · Poor choice right now

Sun requirement: 2–4 hours
Space required: ~12.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Challenging
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Sep–Nov

Expected harvest: 0–2 lb
Grocery equivalent: $3–$13
Estimated garden cost: $23–$46
Potential savings: $-43–$-10/year