Rambutan.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Tropical fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

60 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 11 a 12

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep your tree in a consistently warm and humid environment to mimic its native tropical home. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is too dry or the air lacks enough moisture. Protect the tree from any frost, as it is very sensitive to cold temperatures.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Use a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.

Trasplante

Repot only when the tree is young and clearly root bound.

Suelo

Deep, rich, well-draining loam

pH del suelo

4.5 to 6.5

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

70 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 50 to 100 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The raw seeds are considered toxic if ingested in large quantities.

Niños

The fruit contains a large, hard seed that poses a significant choking hazard to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The leaves and stems are generally non-irritating, but some individuals may experience mild contact dermatitis.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen can trigger mild allergic reactions in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

The seed inside the fruit should not be consumed raw as it contains saponins.

Cómo identificarla

• Bright red, hairy fruit skin
• Glossy, dark green pinnate leaves
• Small, inconspicuous greenish white flowers
• Spreading, evergreen canopy

Altura

12 a 25m

Anchura

8 a 15m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

yellowish green, 0,3 a 0,5cm

Frutos

red, yellow, Late summer to early autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty patches on leaves.
• Fruit borer — Larvae that tunnel into the developing fruit, causing premature drop.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, air layering, budding

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

Protect from any temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, as the tree is highly sensitive to cold.

En maceta

Not suitable for long term container growth due to its large size.

Plant in a sheltered area to protect the canopy from strong winds.

Buenas compañeras

• Plátano enano — They share similar tropical moisture and soil requirements.
• Papaya — It provides light shade for young rambutan trees.

Especies parecidas

• Lychee — It is a closely related fruit tree with similar growth habits.
• Longan — It belongs to the same family and shares similar cultural needs.

Ciencia

Familia

Sapindaceae

Género

Nephelium

Orden

Sapindales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southeast Asia

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not considered threatened in its native range.

It thrives in tropical rainforest climates with consistent rainfall and high temperatures.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary fruit, ornamental shade tree

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow a rambutan in a pot?

It is very difficult due to the tree's massive size and high humidity requirements.

How long until a tree bears fruit?

Trees grown from seed typically take 5 to 7 years to produce fruit.

De dónde viene el nombre

Nephelium is derived from the Greek word nephele, meaning cloud, while lappaceum comes from the Latin word for burdock, describing the hairy fruit.

Bueno saberlo

• Rambutan trees can live for over 100 years.
• The fruit is closely related to the lychee and longan.
• Trees are often dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees.
• The fruit is rich in vitamin C and iron.