Timonius Minahassae - "Red Sapote"
In March 2024, photos of a mysterious fruit found in Sulawesi, nicknamed "Red Sapote," sparked both skepticism and fascination. Initially dismissed as a hoax, closer examination revealed it was not a sapote but likely Timonius minahassae, a rare species from the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee. Sulawesi, part of Indonesia's diverse ecosystem, proved to be the home of this stunning and rare tree. The fruit, juicy, sweet, slightly acidic, and visually striking, is a remarkable discovery, adding to the world's rich diversity of edible fruits. What began as doubt turned into the confirmation of a rare and extraordinary find.
You are purchasing a single seed. Seeds are shipped in humid vermiculite.
In March 2024, photos of a mysterious fruit found in Sulawesi, nicknamed "Red Sapote," sparked both skepticism and fascination. Initially dismissed as a hoax, closer examination revealed it was not a sapote but likely Timonius minahassae, a rare species from the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee. Sulawesi, part of Indonesia's diverse ecosystem, proved to be the home of this stunning and rare tree. The fruit, juicy, sweet, slightly acidic, and visually striking, is a remarkable discovery, adding to the world's rich diversity of edible fruits. What began as doubt turned into the confirmation of a rare and extraordinary find.
You are purchasing a single seed. Seeds are shipped in humid vermiculite.
In March 2024, photos of a mysterious fruit found in Sulawesi, nicknamed "Red Sapote," sparked both skepticism and fascination. Initially dismissed as a hoax, closer examination revealed it was not a sapote but likely Timonius minahassae, a rare species from the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee. Sulawesi, part of Indonesia's diverse ecosystem, proved to be the home of this stunning and rare tree. The fruit, juicy, sweet, slightly acidic, and visually striking, is a remarkable discovery, adding to the world's rich diversity of edible fruits. What began as doubt turned into the confirmation of a rare and extraordinary find.
You are purchasing a single seed. Seeds are shipped in humid vermiculite.