17/09/2025
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Import From Malaysia.
Rambutan Plant (Nephelium lappaceum) – Full Information
1)Common Names:
English: Rambutan
Nepali: रामबुटान
Hindi: रामबूटान
Family: Sapindaceae (same family as lychee and longan)
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2) Origin & Distribution
Native to: Southeast Asia (especially Malaysia and Indonesia)
Cultivated in: Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), Nepal (Terai region), and tropical America.
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3) Botanical Characteristics
Feature Details
Scientific Name Nephelium lappaceum
Family Sapindaceae
Type Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Height 10–20 meters (can be pruned to 4–6 meters)
Leaves Pinnate, glossy, green
Flowers Small, greenish-white, appear in clusters
Fruit Round to oval, red/yellow with hairy spines (resembles a hairy lychee)
Fruit Season Summer and rainy season (May–August)
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4) Pollination
Flower Types: Male, female, and hermaphrodite trees exist
Pollination: By insects (especially bees)
Cross-pollination improves fruit yield.
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5) Fruit Description
Shape: Oval or round, 3–6 cm long
Skin: Red, yellow, or orange with soft, hair-like spines
Flesh: White, juicy, sweet-sour, translucent
Seed: Single, oblong, inedible (bitter taste)
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6) Cultivation Requirements
🌡️ Climate:
Type: Tropical to subtropical
Ideal Temperature: 22–35°C
Frost-sensitive: Yes
Needs high humidity and well-distributed rainfall
🌍 Soil:
Type: Deep, well-drained loamy soil
pH: 5.5 to 6.5 (slightly acidic)
Avoid waterlogging.
🌞 Sunlight:
Full sunlight, but young plants benefit from partial shade.
💧 Watering:
Requires consistent moisture; irrigation during dry periods is crucial.
Avoid overwatering.
7) Propagation:
Seed: Takes 5–6 years to bear fruit, not true-to-type
Grafting: Budding, air-layering, or marcotting ensures earlier and true-to-type fruit (2–3 years to fruiting)
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8) Planting & Spacing
Planting Time: Start of monsoon or spring
Spacing: 8–10 meters apart
Pits: 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm with compost or manure
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9) Care & Management
Fertilization: Organic compost + NPK annually
Pruning: After harvest to shape the tree and improve air flow
Mulching: Helps retain moisture
Weeding: Regularly to prevent competition
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10) Pests & Diseases
Pest/Disease Symptoms Control
Fruit borer Holes in fruit Neem spray, pheromone traps
Leaf-eating caterpillars Damaged leaves Manual removal, biological control
Anthracnose Leaf & fruit spots Copper-based fungicide
Root rot Wilting Proper drainage, fungicide treatment
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11) Uses of Rambutan
Eaten fresh or in fruit salads
Used in jams, jellies, and juices
Seed oil: Used in cosmetics (non-edible)
Wood: Used for fuel and construction in rural areas
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12) Nutritional & Medicinal Value
Nutrient Benefit
Vitamin C Boosts immunity
Iron Helps in blood formation
Antioxidants Protects from free radicals
Fiber Good for digestion
Traditionally used in fever, dysentery, and deworming (especially seed and rind extract)
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13) Harvesting & Yield
Maturity time: 100–120 days after flowering
Harvesting method: Hand picking or cutting fruit bunches
Average yield: 100–200 kg per tree annually (once mature)
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14)Market & Economic Importance
High-value fruit crop in local and export markets
Fresh fruit has good shelf-life (up to 5–7 days)
Demand increasing in Nepal and India
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15)Tips for Home Gardeners
Select grafted plant for early fruiting
Provide regular compost
Protect from wind and frost
Train the plant in early years for good shape and productivity
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