Rambutan.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Difficile

Type de plante

Tropical fruit tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

60 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 11 à 12

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Engrais

Use a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Deep, rich, well-draining loam

pH du sol

4.5 to 6.5

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

70 à 90%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 50 to 100 years

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

12 à 25m

Envergure

8 à 15m

Feuilles

dark green, evergreen

Fleurs

yellowish green, 0,3 à 0,5cm

Fruits

red, yellow, Late summer to early autumn

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, air layering, budding

Quand planter

spring, early summer

Hivernage

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

En pot

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

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

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Sapindaceae

Genre

Nephelium

Ordre

Sapindales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southeast Asia

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary fruit, ornamental shade tree

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.