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Elephant Apple Plant (Hybrid, Pack Of 1)

The Elephant Apple, or Chalta (Dillenia indica), is an attractive evergreen plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Esteemed for its ornamental value and edible fruit, this plant grows into a large shrub or a small-to-medium-sized tree. It is prized for its glossy, ribbed leaves, striking summer flowers, and the large fruit used extensively in traditional Indian cooking.

Plant Features

• Grows as an evergreen large shrub or a small to medium-sized tree.
• Foliage consists of large, attractively corrugated and ribbed leaves.
• Produces large, fragrant white flowers, typically blooming during the summer months.
• Flowers are followed by large, greenish-yellow, round aggregate fruits.
• The fruit's edible parts, primarily the fleshy sepals and pulp, possess a distinct sweet and sour or tart flavor.
• The fruit is a highly versatile ingredient in Indian cuisine, used for making traditional curries, pickles, jams, jellies, and refreshing beverages.

Care and Cultivation Tips

• Prefers a location that receives full sun, requiring 80 to 100 percent direct sunlight for best growth.
• Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil; avoid dry or waterlogged conditions.
• Requires consistent watering to keep the soil moist, especially in warm weather.
• Can be grown in a large container or planted in the ground in suitable humid climates.
• Fertilize sparingly with a slow-release product, concentrating application a safe distance away from the base of the plant.
• Regularly remove any dead or damaged branches to encourage healthy growth and maintain the plant's shape.
• In cooler regions, containerized plants may need to be moved indoors for winter protection.

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