Pulasan

Nephelium ramboutan-ake

Native to:
Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Jawa, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatera, Thailand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Nephelium
Species:
Nephelium ramboutan-ake
USDA Symbol:
NEMU5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile, organic-rich soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; viability is lost quickly upon drying.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI