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Red Wax Apple Water Apple Java Apple Variety Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Red Wax Apple, scientifically known as Syzygium samarangense, is a desirable tropical fruit plant. This specific offering is an Air Layering/Grafted variety, which is cultivated for reliable growth and earlier fruiting.

• Variety: Red Wax Apple, also known as Water Apple, Java Apple, Jamrul, or Chamba.
• Type: Air Layering/Grafted Fruit Plant. Grafted plants generally bear fruit earlier than seed-grown plants.
• Size: Approximately 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: This plant can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil types, making it suitable for both ground planting and container gardening.

The Fruit: Red Wax Apple

The Red Wax Apple is a distinctive tropical fruit, prized for its appearance and crisp texture:

• Appearance: Glossy, bell-shaped fruits with a vibrant crimson skin.
• Texture and Taste: Features crisp, juicy white flesh that offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is highly valued for its intense hydration.
• Nutritional Value: Known to be low in calories and a good source of Vitamin C.

Essential Care Guide

Sunlight and Climate Needs

The Wax Apple tree is a slender evergreen that thrives in tropical environments.

• Sunlight: The plant requires full and direct sunlight for optimal health and fruit development.
• Climate: It is a humidity-loving plant that performs well in the humid orchards and backyards of India.

Watering and Soil

This plant is moderately easy to maintain and adapts to various soil types if drainage is adequate.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, medium-textured soils such as loams, sandy clay loams, or sandy clays.
• Watering: Water thoroughly to ensure the soil remains consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
• Maintenance: The plant is medium maintenance and can be easily grown in a pot on a terrace or in a garden.

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