Indian Rambutan Plant
Nephelium lappaceum, or Indian Rambutan, is a hardy tree growing 6-10m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal
uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
12-20 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
25 to 30
Humidity (%)
60 to 80
Potting media
Coir-sand mix
Fertilizers
Organic manure, NPK 08:24:24
Watering
High
Plant Weight
500-1000 g
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
5.5 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 0.9
Yield Per Plant
50-100 kg/tree
NPK ratio
8:24:24
life Span
30-50 years
Health Benefits
Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidant properties.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphids, Fruit Fly Infestation.
Dark lesions on fruit and leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, Curling, Small holes in fruit.
Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.