Ambarella/June Plum Grafting- Fruit Plant & Tree

SPECIAL CHARACTER OF AMBARELLA/SPONDIAS DULCIS -

Ambarella fruit a good source of Vitamin A, C, and K which are good natural antioxidants. It helps to Treat Cough, controlling Cholesterol Levels, it Improves Vision, Boosts Immune System and prevent Premature Aging, it also helps to Treat Digestive Problems, loosing weight and Improves Skin Health. Iron content in 100 grams of Ambarella can assist in the formation of red blood cells. Antioxidants present in the fruit fight against cancer. Fruit is recommended for diabetics to regulate blood sugar levels.
Spondias dulcis commonly known as ambarella, it is also known as golden apple. it is native to Polynesia from the family of Anacardiaceae, and has been widely distributed to many tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.
This fruit is climacteric in nature and exists in two forms, one is large type and another one is miniature or dwarf type. Leaves are soft, 20-60 cm in length and with 8-25 leaflets. Leaflets are silky, oval-shaped, slant at base, 6-10 cm long. Flowers are white, small, not prominent, produced in large panicles at branch-ends. Fruits are oval, green turning golden-yellow as they ripen. When it is in green, the fruit is crisp and somewhat sour. As the fruit ripens to a yellow color, the flesh softens; the flavor changes and the fibers become more noticeable. Its young leaves are used as seasoning and the more mature leaves are used in salads. However, it is most commonly used for its fruit.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT - Upto 6 - 10meters.

BLOOMING YEAR - Throughout the year

FRUITING TIME - No need to wait for upto 2years like other fruit plants, you can enjoy the fruits/flowers since you purchased.

GROWING TIPS - It grows best in moist, tropical, and subtropical climates.

• If you want to grow in a pot then a minimum of 12 or 16 inches of length & width and maximum size depends on you.
• You can plant at any time of the year, but the most preferable time is June to July in low rainfall areas and October to November in high rainfall areas. 
• It grows well in all soils but it shows good results in well-drained soils with an Ideal pH range is from 6.5 to 8. 
• Use a commercial organic fertilizer with a high percentage of potassium, such as 5-8-10, for fruit-bearing trees, or apply these nutrients with organic materials.
• Compost is a good organic source of both phosphorus and potassium. You can also use rock phosphate, guano, blood meal, or bone meal to provide phosphorus, and seaweed to provide potassium.

INSIDE THE BOX

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

PLANT CARE -

LIGHT CONDITION - More than 6  hours of Direct Sunlight.

WATERING SCHEDULE - Water when the topsoil(2-3 inches) feels dry to touch.

SOIL TYPE - The soil should be well-drained, fertile & rich in organic content.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION - Initially up to 1 year apply any organic fertilizer once a month. After full establishment and on every blooming apply any organic fertilizer.

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. Provide support with stick/moss stick(vine plant) in order to make straight growth, for needed plant only.
5. Make sure that plants get enough direct bright light for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting(minimum 1-2month)
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transit. It happens very rarely.