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Ruby Red Plus Variety Dragon Eye Longan Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Longan tree (Dimocarpus longan) is a cherished evergreen tropical fruit tree. This offering is a Grafted 'Ruby Red Plus Dragon Eye' Longan Variety, a rare cultivar prized for its exceptional visual appeal and fruit quality. Grafting accelerates the fruiting period, often allowing fruit production within 2 to 3 years, and ensures the plant is true-to-name. It is an excellent choice for cultivation in both gardens and large pots across most Indian climates and soil types.

• Variety: Ruby Red Plus Longan (Red Longan, Red Dragon Eye).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafted plants generally bear fruit much earlier than seed-grown plants.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives in tropical to subtropical Indian climates and is well-suited for both ground planting and container gardening.

Fruit Characteristics

The Ruby Red Plus Longan is a tropical delicacy, offering a unique and refreshing experience:

• Appearance: The fruits and new foliage are famous for their vibrant ruby-red hue, making the tree an attractive ornamental as well. The flesh is translucent, similar to a grape.
• Texture and Taste: The flesh is firm, crisp, and exceptionally juicy. It offers an exceptionally sweet, honey-like flavor with subtle hints resembling lychee.
• Health Benefits: The fruits are a good source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals, making them a healthy and refreshing treat.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (more than 5-6 hours a day) for optimal growth and fruiting.
• Climate: Best suited for tropical and subtropical regions across India.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Plant in well-draining, fertile soil. A slightly acidic to neutral pH range (6.0 to 7.5) is generally preferred.
• Watering: Water regularly and moderately, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Ensure the soil does not remain waterlogged.
• Shipping: We utilize a secure paper core packing method for shipping plants, which helps ventilating the plant during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy plant.