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Milk Fruit Variety Plants & Tree (1.5-3 Feet Size)

Product Features and Variety

The Milk Fruit tree (Chrysophyllum cainito), also known as Star Apple or Caimito, is a beautiful, tropical evergreen tree prized for its attractive foliage and distinctive fruit. This offering is a Grafted Variety plant, which ensures true-to-type fruit and promotes much earlier fruiting than seed-grown trees.

• Variety: Milk Fruit (Star Apple/Caimito).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafted plants generally bear fruit early.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil. It is suitable for both ground planting and large container gardening.

The Fruit: Milk Fruit (Star Apple)

Milk fruit is highly sought after for its unique flavor and texture:

• Texture and Taste: It has a sweet, mildly milky pulp with a soft, jelly-like consistency.
• Appearance: The fruits are typically round with smooth skin, coming in purple or green varieties, and display a distinctive star pattern when cut horizontally.
• Culinary Use: Best enjoyed fresh, chilled, or used in desserts and beverages.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

As a tropical tree, the Milk Fruit requires a warm, sunny environment to thrive.

• Sunlight: Prefers a location that receives full and direct sunlight (at least 6 hours a day).
• Air Circulation: Ensure the plant is in a location with good air movement.

Watering and Soil

Consistent watering is essential, especially for young and container-grown plants.

• Soil: Plant in well-draining, fertile soil.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering during the dormant season. Allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the main growing seasons (spring and summer) to support healthy growth and fruiting.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.