The miracle fruit plant is also known in Hawaii as a landscape shrub. “It’s a dooryard tree,” Nahl said, referring to plants used to fill empty spaces and serve as decorative accents around ...

Miracle fruit plants grow best in acid soils with a pH between 4.5 and 5.8. Though the plants can tolerate some drought and sunny heat, they grow best in partial shade with high humidity.

I had a wonderful opportunity to visit Costa Rica this month. Of the many amazing things I was able to see and experience during this visit, one small plant stood out — the “miracle” fruit ...