Tropical Apricot Fruit

₹300.00

The Tropical Apricot fruit plant has many attributes of both parent species. It is also known as Dovyah’s Hybrid or simply Dovyalis. The name “Tropical Apricot” is commonly used in pan-tropical regions where the plant is grown, referring to the fruit’s attractive color and apricot-like flavor. However, it should not be confused with Mamey (Mammea americana L.), which is also sometimes called South American Apricot or Tropical Apricot. The Tropical Apricot is a large shrub or small tree that can grow over 25 feet tall, with a similar spread in width. Its branches are covered with dark green leaves measuring about 2 to 4 inches long and often bear sharp thorns. The drooping branches give the plant a wide, spreading appearance and produce numerous male, female, and perfect flowers. The fruit is thin-skinned, round, and measures about ¾ to 2 inches in diameter. It changes color from green to pale yellow-orange and finally to deep red when fully ripe. Fruits can be harvested at the yellow-orange stage and will continue ripening to red. The soft yellow-orange flesh has a pleasantly sour taste with a distinct apricot-like flavor. Some larger fruits contain 1 to 5 seeds, while most fruits are seedless. Tropical Apricot fruit plants are now available in Kerala. Botanical Name: Dovyalis hebecarpa Country of Origin: Madagascar Fruit Color: Red

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.