Enhance your garden with the healthy Black Leaf Longan Fruit Plant (Dimocarpus longan). Grown and shipped by our trusted partner seller, Keyfarm Wayanad, this premium live plant is carefully selected for its high quality and robust growth habit. It is ready to establish and thrive in your landscape.
🌟 About the Black Leaf Longan Fruit Plant
The Black Leaf Longan fruit plant, a distinct variety of Dimocarpus longan, is a captivating tropical fruit tree known for its unusually dark, almost black, young foliage, which matures into a deep green. Originating from Southeast Asia, this cultivar offers a unique ornamental appeal alongside its delicious, sweet, and succulent fruits. It's an intermediate care plant, perfect for gardeners in warm climates who appreciate both aesthetic beauty and homegrown exotic fruits.
✨ Key Features & Benefits
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🔹 Striking Dark Foliage: Features distinctive dark, almost black, young leaves that provide a dramatic contrast in the garden before maturing to a rich green.
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🔹 Sweet & Juicy Fruits: Produces classic longan fruits with sweet, translucent, and aromatic flesh, perfect for fresh eating or culinary uses.
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🔹 Ornamental & Productive: Offers both unique aesthetic beauty with its foliage and the reward of delicious, homegrown tropical fruit.
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🔹 Nutrient-Rich: Like other longans, the Black Leaf Longan is a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, contributing to overall well-being.
🌱 Care Instructions for Your Black Leaf Longan
Light Requirements
The Black Leaf Longan plant thrives in Full Sun. It requires a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for vigorous growth, vibrant foliage color, and optimal fruit production. Adequate sunlight is essential for both its unique leaf coloration and fruit development.
Watering Schedule
Water your Black Leaf Longan plant Once every 3-5 days; allow top 2 inches of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Young plants and those in active fruiting require consistent moisture. While established trees can tolerate short periods of drought, regular watering promotes better fruit quality and yield. Ensure good drainage to prevent root issues.
Soil & Fertilization
Plant in well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. A rich, loamy soil amended with organic matter is ideal. Fertilize regularly during the active growing and fruiting seasons (spring to early autumn) with a balanced fertilizer, ensuring adequate phosphorus and potassium for fruit development. Always follow product guidelines.
Pruning & Maintenance
Prune your Black Leaf Longan tree to maintain a desirable shape, remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches, and encourage better air circulation and light penetration. Pruning after harvest helps stimulate new growth and prepares the tree for the next fruiting cycle. Protect young trees from strong winds and frost.
🌟 Plant Specifications
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🔹 Botanical Name: Dimocarpus longan
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🔹 Plant Height: Approximately 30–45 cm at the time of shipping.
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🔹 Pot Size: Shipped in a 6 inch nursery pot.
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🔹 Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
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🔹 Care Level: Intermediate
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🔹 Pet Safe: Yes
Add the uniquely beautiful Black Leaf Longan fruit plant to your garden from foliages.in. Our plants are carefully packed to ensure they arrive in excellent condition, ready to establish themselves and provide you with years of delicious, homegrown tropical fruits and striking foliage.
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take for this fruit plant to bear fruit?
A: Since this is a premium grafted/sapling variety from Keyfarm Wayanad, it typically begins to bear fruit within 1 to 2 years of planting under proper care.
Q: What are the sunlight requirements for this fruit plant?
A: This plant thrives in outdoor conditions and requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal growth and fruit production.
Q: How often should I water this plant?
A: Water the plant deeply once or twice a week, allowing the top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogging.
