Abiu
$17.50
Abiu is a unique tropical/subtropical fruit tree is a must have for home gardeners.
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Abiu (Pouteria caimito)
A Rare Delicacy You Won’t Find in Supermarkets
Abiu is a genuine delicacy — a unique fruit with flavour reminiscent of vanilla and caramel custard. Because it bruises easily in transport and handling, it rarely shows up in supermarkets, which is exactly why growing your own is worth it. Thankfully, it’s an easy tree to grow, fruiting quickly and prolifically in a tropical or subtropical climate.
What to Expect
The fruit is round to oval, with smooth yellow skin and a pleasant, custard-like white centre. It’s best eaten chilled and fresh, either straight with a spoon or added to a fruit salad for something genuinely different.
Easy to Grow, Regular Cropping
Native to the Amazon rainforest, Abiu thrives in warm, humid climates and can flower and fruit multiple times a year, with fruit taking around three months to develop from flower to ripe harvest. A rewarding, low-fuss addition for anyone wanting to grow a genuinely rare tropical fruit at home.
What Am I Purchasing
small potted plant
Flowering Season
sporadically through the year
Max Size
prune for easy harvesting
Origin
South America
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
tropical to subtropical
Growing Guide
Well drained rich soil, tropical to subtropical, full sun
| Weight | .1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
Not Happy?
If your plants arrive damaged or aren't what you expected, take a photo and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We'll sort it out. See our full Refund & Returns Policy for details.
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