Baraba (Lemon-Drop Mangosteen)

Baraba (Garcinia intermedia), also known as Lemon-Drop Mangosteen, is a rare exotic fruit tree that produces vibrant yellow-orange fruits with a juicy, sweet-tangy flavor reminiscent of lemon candy. This compact ornamental tree starts fruiting in just 2–3 years, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and container growing.

Description

Baraba (Lemon-Drop Mangosteen) grows best in 4–6 hours of direct sunlight or partial shade and thrives in warm, humid tropical climates. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry weather, while avoiding waterlogging around the roots.

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.