Chupa Chupa (Quararibea cordata)

An exotic tropical fruit tree native to the Amazon rain forest, highly prized for producing large, round, thick-skinned brown fruits with vibrant bright orange pulp that is juicy, fibrous, and deliciously sweet with a flavor blend of mango, pumpkin, and melon.

Grafted and budded trees adapt exceptionally well to home gardens or large container setups, maintaining a much more compact canopy than massive wild trees and producing fruit within just 2 to 3 years compared to 7+ years for seed-grown trees!

Description

Chupa Chupa (Quararibea cordata) grows best in 6–8 hours of sunlight and thrives in warm, humid tropical climates. Water regularly, especially during the early growth stage and dry periods, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. It prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. As the tree can grow large, choose a spacious planting location with sufficient room for its canopy and roots. Protect young plants from strong winds and prolonged drought.

Recommended Planting Method for Best Results

For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.

Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.

If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.