Noni

Morinda citrifolia

Tropical Pacific island tree producing pungent, ripe-cheese-scented fruit. Fermented juice is a traditional Polynesian medicinal across many island cultures.

Hardiness ratings

Noni hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 10–12 −1.1 °C to 15.6 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H2 1 °C to 5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 6–7 10 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Salt-tolerant — grows well in coastal sandy soils where many other fruits fail
  • Fermented juice has a strongly pungent smell that puts off most newcomers
  • Reported case-rare hepatotoxicity — choose reputable sources and limit duration of use
  • Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before using any plant medicinally

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Reference

Noni on Wikipedia