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Diamond River Variety Dragon Eye Longan Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Diamond River Longan (Dimocarpus longan), commonly known as the Dragon's Eye, is a premium tropical fruit tree, favored for its superior taste and high productivity. This offering is a Grafted Variety, a technique that ensures the plant is true-to-type and promotes reliable, early fruiting.

• Variety: Diamond River Longan.
• Type: Grafted Fruit Plant/Tree. Grafted plants generally bear fruit earlier than seed-grown plants.
• Size: 1–2 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives in tropical and subtropical Indian climates and soil conditions. It is well-suited for cultivation in a garden or in a large container.

The Fruit: Longan

The Diamond River cultivar is renowned for its consistent harvest and distinct flavor profile, even thriving in warmer, tropical regions.

• Flavor and Texture: Fruits are exceptionally sweet, juicy, and highly aromatic. The taste is often described as a rich, syrupy sweetness with floral notes.
• Appearance: The fruit has a thin, light-brown shell that encases a translucent, white, fleshy pulp.
• Yield: Known as a highly productive variety that can fruit reliably and vigorously.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Soil Needs

As a tropical tree, the Longan requires optimal sunlight and well-draining soil for best results.

• Sunlight: Plant in a location that receives full sun, requiring at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy growth, flowering, and fruit production.
• Soil: Use deep, fertile, well-draining loamy or sandy soil. Good drainage is essential, as the plant is not tolerant of waterlogged conditions. A soil pH between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal.

Watering and Maintenance

• Watering: The Longan tree has moderate to high water needs, especially when actively growing and bearing fruit. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but ensure that the soil is never waterlogged.
• Packaging: This plant is shipped using a secure paper core packing method, which aids in protection and ventilation during transit, ensuring a healthy plant upon arrival.