Malay apple- Fruit Plants & Tree

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Sale priceRs. 1,100.00 Regular priceRs. 1,800.00

Description

Malay apple botanically known as Syzygium malaccense from Myrtaceae family. Common names are Malay rose apple/mountain apple/rose apple/Otaheite apple etc,. It is a tropical tree and it can't grow in cooler regions. The tree can grow upto 12–18 m in height if planted directly in the ground. Leaves are opposite, simple, blade ovate to oblong, mostly 10-30cm long. An inflorescence of short, few-flowered cymes born on the trunk or on older branches. The fruit is oblong-shaped and dark red in colour, although some varieties have white/pink skins. The flesh is white and surrounds a large seed. The ripe fruit is eaten as raw. Jam is prepared by stewing the flesh with brown sugar and ginger. Wine is made from the fruit in some countries.

Growing Tips

  • It grows in well drained and slightly acidic soils and do not like waterlogged conditions.
  • Need full sunlight to grow(minimum 5-6 hrs)
  • It grows in tropical areas wherever temperature is below 35℃.
  • You can prune it's branches if found any diseased part and also to maintain your requires shape. Do pruning after winter season and never do pruning in rainy season.
  • Add organic fertilizer after pruning.
  • Addition of organic mulch surround the plant will be additional benefits to conserve moisture near the root zone.

TEMPERATURE - Between 15°-35°C with optimum of 30°C.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It can reach upto 12 meter (if planted in ground)

BLOOMING TIME - Flowering from March to April and fruits occurs from May-July and we can see second crop in November and December also.

FRUITING TIME - It starts fruiting after 4-5 years after planting.

Fertilizer - Organic Fertilizer once in 4 month.

INSIDE THE BOX

S.No. PRODUCT NAME DIMENSION
1. Malay apple Plant 1-2 Feet Height
2. Growing Pot (Black color) 6 Inch

**above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

  1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
  2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
  3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
  4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
  5. After 1 month you can transplant it into slightly bigger pot than the present pot or directly in the ground.
  6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.

 

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