Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from intense Phoenix summer sun and reflected heat. Acclimate gradually to brighter light.
Water: Moderate water during warm-weather growth; let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry before watering thoroughly. Reduce watering in winter and never leave the pot standing in water.
Soil: Loose, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, ideally pH 4.5–6.5. Use a container mix amended with perlite and fine bark; avoid heavy, alkaline native soil.
Mature size: Approximately 2–4 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide; container-grown plants may stay smaller.
Bloom: Usually flowers after 18–36 months under favorable conditions, sometimes longer in containers. Fruit generally ripens about 5–7 months after flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures.
Growth rate: Moderate in warm weather; slow during cool weather or under stressful conditions.