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