Gummy Worm Fruit / Ambay

The trumpet tree, also known as Ambay, prefers a sunny to semi-shady, warm location in a tropical to subtropical climate. It requires regular watering in its juvenile phase, but is later relatively drought-tolerant, as long as the soil does not dry out completely.

An ideal soil is loose, humus-rich, and well-draining, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of about 5.5 to 7.0. Waterlogging should be avoided, although the species is generally very adaptable to different soil conditions.

The fruits are edible and appear in elongated clusters. The soft pulp is slightly sweet and is often described as honey-like or fig-like. The consistency is very soft and gelatinous, as the fruit consists of many small seeds in a juicy mass. They are usually dispersed by birds and other animals and are a typical wild fruit of tropical forests.

It grows very quickly and usually reaches a height of about 10 to 20 meters, forming a characteristic, umbrella-shaped crown with large, hand-shaped leaves.