Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia)
ShrubPerennialModerate

Camu Camu

Myrciaria dubia

Family: Myrtaceae

Camu Camu grows in full sun and prefers moist to wet acidic soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Camu Camu

Camu Camu growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Camu Camu as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.

Plant Overview

Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is listed in the Myrtaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-2320
Family
Myrtaceae
Plant type
Shrub
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Camu Camu is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Moist to wet acidic soil
Soil pH
4.5-6.5
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.