Water
Mabolo prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Also known as Butter Fruit · Butterfruit · Mabola-Tree
Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi) is a tropical fruit tree known for its edible, rose-scented fruit and attractive, velvety leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 20-30°C. Protect from frost; it is sensitive to cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Reduce or stop in cooler months.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Mabolo prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Prune Mabolo to shape the tree, remove dead or damaged branches, and improve air circulation. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done after fruiting or in late winter before new growth begins.
Mabolo can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown fresh. Grafting is also a common method for producing fruit true to the parent. Cuttings are less successful but can be attempted with rooting hormone.
Young Mabolo trees benefit from repotting every 1-2 years in early spring to replenish soil and provide more space for root growth. Mature trees require less frequent repotting, typically every 3-5 years, or when root-bound.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ebenaceae |
| Genus | Diospyros |
| Species | Diospyros blancoi |
Similar in genus Diospyros
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