Enhance your garden with the healthy Makkotta Dewa Plant (Garcinia dulcis). 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.
🌟 Overview
Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa), also known as "God's Crown," is a dense evergreen medicinal tree native to Indonesia and Malaysia. It grows up to 3 metres high and produces distinctive, bright red oblong fruits when mature.
Key Characteristics
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Medicinal Profile: Highly valued in traditional Asian medicine for its rich antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
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Health Benefits: Commonly processed into herbal teas to help manage diabetes, lower high cholesterol, and reduce high blood pressure.
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Toxicity Warning: The raw fruit and its seeds are highly poisonous. The fruit flesh must be sliced and thoroughly sun-dried or boiled before it is safe to consume.
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Safe Consumption: Dried slices are typically simmered in hot water to create a health tonic, though it is strictly unsafe for pregnant women and young children.
🙋 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.