Imbe Live Fruit Tree, Garcinia livingstonei Tropical Plant, 12 Inch Potted Tree, Edible Fruit Garden Starter, No California Shipping

Imbe Live Tropical Fruit Tree — Garcinia livingstonei

Add a distinctive tropical fruit tree to your plant collection with this live Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei). Also known as African mangosteen, Imbe is a tropical evergreen tree grown for its ornamental foliage and small edible fruits when mature.

This live plant is an appealing option for tropical fruit enthusiasts, collectors of unusual fruit trees, and gardeners creating a warm-climate edible landscape.

🌿 Product Details

• Common name: Imbe

• Botanical name: Garcinia livingstonei

• Plant type: Live tropical fruit tree

• Approximate height: 12 inches, as listed by the seller

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Foliage: Green, broadleaf

• Placement: Outdoor growing is listed by the seller

• Growing conditions: Warm, tropical conditions; suitable exposure depends on climate and acclimation

• Soil: Acidic soil is listed; use a suitable, well-draining growing medium

• Watering: Moderate; keep the medium appropriately moist without leaving roots waterlogged

• Container and soil: The listing indicates a potted plant with soil; confirm the exact shipping format before ordering

• Shipping restriction: Not available for shipment to California

☀️ General Growing Guidance

• Light: Provide bright light and introduce stronger direct sun gradually, especially for a young plant.

• Water: Water when appropriate for the growing medium and climate; avoid both prolonged drought and waterlogged roots.

• Soil: Choose an acidic, well-draining mix suitable for tropical fruit trees.

• Temperature: Protect the plant from cold and frost. Tropical species may need shelter or indoor protection in cooler climates.

• Space: Plan for the plant's eventual mature size rather than relying on its current starter height.

🍈 About the Fruit

Imbe is grown for its edible fruit, but a young starter may need substantial time and suitable growing conditions before reaching fruiting maturity. Fruiting age, yield, and fruit quality are not guaranteed. Confirm the plant's identity and maturity before making specific promises about harvest timing.

🏡 Ideal For

• Tropical fruit tree collections

• Warm-climate edible gardens

• Gardeners interested in unusual fruiting plants

• Patio or container growing where climate and eventual plant size allow

📦 Important Ordering Information

• This listing is for one live Imbe plant.

• The stated plant height is approximately 12 inches; natural variation is expected.

• Live plants can vary in foliage, shape, and appearance and may experience minor stress during transit.

• California shipping is excluded. Please check applicable local plant-import and nursery regulations before ordering.

Seller Verification Before Publishing

Confirm that the botanical identification is Garcinia livingstonei, the plant is approximately 12 inches tall, the pot and soil are included, and any USDA certification claim is current and applicable to this specific shipment. Do not advertise the plant as pet-safe, child-safe, air-purifying, or fast-growing without reliable support.

Bring a touch of tropical fruit-growing interest to your garden with this Imbe starter tree.