🌳 Wax Apple Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Wax Apple is a fast-growing tropical fruit plant known for its shiny, bell-shaped fruits with crisp and juicy flesh. It is popular for home gardens and commercial farming due to its attractive appearance and refreshing taste.

Botanical name: Syzygium samarangense

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with warm and humid conditions.

Temperature: Ideal range 22°C–35°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for best fruiting.

Planting Distance: 5–6 meters apart.

Watering: Regular watering, especially during flowering and fruit development.

Best Planting Time: February–March or July–September.

Fruiting Time: Begins fruiting in 2–3 years (grafted plants fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost twice yearly. Add balanced NPK before flowering for higher yield.

Pruning: Light pruning to maintain canopy and improve air circulation.

Mulching: Helps conserve soil moisture and control weeds.

Pollination: Cross-pollination can improve fruit size and yield.

Pest Control: Monitor for fruit flies and aphids. Neem oil spray works effectively.

🍎 Uses of Wax Apple

Eaten fresh as table fruit

Used in fruit salads and juices

Rich in water content and Vitamin C

Refreshing summer fruit

Suitable for commercial farming due to attractive fruit and good demand