Red Wax Apple Plant (Syzygium samarangense),Rose Apple

🌱 Plant Description

Leaves: Evergreen, glossy, opposite, lance-shaped, with a pleasant aroma.

Flowers: Large, showy, usually white to greenish-white with numerous stamens. They attract bees for pollination.

Fruits: Bell-shaped, waxy-skinned, crisp, and juicy with a mildly sweet, refreshing taste. Colors vary from white, light green, pink, red, to deep purple.

🍎 Fruit & Nutrition

Taste: Refreshing, mildly sweet, and watery.

Nutrients: Rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and antioxidants.

Uses: Eaten fresh, made into salads, pickles, jams, juices, or even wine.

🌍 Health Benefits

Keeps the body hydrated (high water content).

Good for digestion (dietary fiber).

Boosts immunity (Vitamin C).

Supports heart health (antioxidants).

Helps manage diabetes (low glycemic index).

🌱 Rose Apple Plant Care Tips
☀️ Sunlight

Prefers full sun (6–8 hours daily).

Can tolerate partial shade but fruiting is best in bright light.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates.

Sensitive to frost – protect from cold below 10°C (50°F)

💧 Watering

Needs regular watering, especially during dry seasons.

Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly after fruit set to improve sweetness.

🌿 Soil

Grows best in well-drained loamy soil.

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral).

Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soil.

🍃 Fertilization

Apply organic compost or well-rotted manure twice a year.

Use balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10) during growth.

Extra potassium before and during fruiting helps improve yield and fruit sweetness.

✂️ Pruning

Prune to maintain shape and allow air circulation.

Remove dead or diseased branches after harvest.

Light pruning encourages more flowering and fruiting.

🐛 Pest & Disease Management

Common pests: Fruit flies, aphids, mealybugs.

Use organic sprays (neem oil, soap water) or insect traps.

Diseases: Anthracnose, leaf spot – prevent with copper fungicide and proper spacing for airflow.

🌳 Propagation

Can be grown from seeds, but grafting or air-layering ensures true-to-type quality fruits.

🍎 Harvesting

Fruits are ready 2–3 months after flowering.

Harvest when they are fully colored, glossy, and firm.

Handle gently – fruits bruise easily.

✨ Quick Care Reminder:
“Give your Rose Apple plenty of sun, water regularly, feed well, and protect from pests – it will reward you with juicy, refreshing fruits.”