Himalayan Medlar Plant
Medlar, or Himalayan Medlar, is a hardy tree growing 3-5m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties.
Habit
Tree
Height
10-20 ft
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Himalayas
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
5-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Loam, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
20-40 kg/tree
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50+ years
Health Benefits
Rich in fiber, digestive benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fire Blight, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot.
Wilting, blackened leaves and twigs, Brown or black spots on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, White powdery patches on leaves.
Prune affected areas, improve air circulation, neem oil, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering.
Copper-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing sulfur, Fungicides with metalaxyl.