Noni

I got two seedlings of noni (Morinda citrifolia) which I started in pots and then transplanted in my garden. Although noni is supposed to be (yet another) miracle plant, I find the fruit's smell and taste close to revolting. Why did I plant it in my garden? I guess part of it is hoping I'll some day get over the smell/taste and do something good for my health. In the meantime, it's very quick and easy to grow and is rather good looking.

This is how the fruit starts: you first see a cluster of white flowers, then the flowers fall down and the base grows into the fruit itself.

I'm told it's ripe when it's white, which feels somehow counter-intuitive to me, but I'll give it another try. In the meantime, it looks good, which is rather important for an ornamental garden.

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