Durian Plant
Durian (Durio zibethinus) is a tree that grows 80-165 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 10-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun, high moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
25 to 50 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Malaysia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
24 to 35
Humidity (%)
70 to 90 %
Potting media
Organic-rich soil
Fertilizers
High potassium, phosphorus
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1.5-4 kg
Flowering Time
June to August
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
50-200 fruits/tree
NPK ratio
15:15:15
life Span
80+ yrs
Health Benefits
Rich in energy, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Phytophthora Fruit Rot, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot.
Brown, soft rotting spots on fruit Dark, sunken lesions on fruit White powdery spots on leaves Brown spots on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration
Remove infected fruit, improve drainage Remove infected parts, copper fungicide Neem oil, potassium bicarbonate Remove infected leaves, copper fungicide Improve soil drainage, beneficial microbes
Fungicides with fosetyl-aluminum, Chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam.