Rose Apple Plant
Rose Apple (Syzygium samarangense) is a tree that grows 10-40 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 10-12, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-10 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Field soil
Fertilizers
Organic, NPK-rich
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
1-5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
50-100 kg/tree
NPK ratio
08:03:09
life Span
40-50 years
Health Benefits
High in Vitamin C, aids digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot, Rose Apple Leaf Blister.
Dark sunken spots on leaves and fruit, White powdery spots on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, Rotting of fruit, brown lesions on the surface of leaf.
Remove infected parts, Neem oil, Remove infected leaves and fruit, improve air circulation
Chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with captan or thiophanate-methyl.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Rich in vitamin C and fiber, supports digestion and immunity.
· Used in traditional medicine for lowering blood sugar.