SPECIAL CHARACTERS OF VELVET APPLE-

Diospyros blancoi, commonly known as velvet apple, is a tree of the genus Diospyros of ebony trees and persimmons. It is widely distributed and native to the Philippines, but it is also native to eastern and southern Taiwan. It produces edible fruit with a fine, velvety, reddish-brown fur-like covering. The fruit has a soft, creamy, pink flesh, with a taste and aroma comparable to peaches. Velvet Apples range in color from golden-yellow to orange and purplish-red.

Many people include velvet apple in their diet for its nutrient-rich factors. Velvet Apples are a good source of calcium, and potassium, also contain vitamins A, C, and B-complex vitamins, iron, dietary fiber and some proteins.

The tree allows fruit all around the year, but has more yield during the summer season. So, it is recommended to use the cuttings from the mother plant which will take 3-4 years to allow fruit. If it is in inadequate light,the fruits and flowers will fall early,It will occurs in a  thick and rough rind,lowered sugar content,and poor quality fruit. There are two kinds of varieties, one with seeds and another without seeds. The plant flowers in March- April months and cultivation can be done between August to September months.

TEMPERATURE - Between 15-35 Degree Celsius.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It can reach up to 7 to 9 meters.

FRUITING TIME - It starts fruiting after 4-5 yrs after planting.

Fertilizer - Organic Fertilizer once in 3 months up to 2 years.

INSIDE THE BOX

**above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. After 1 month you can transplant it into a slightly bigger pot than the present pot or directly in the ground.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.