About Plants:

Height: 1-1.5 Feet

Variety:Chinese 

Age: 4-6 Months

Type: Grafted

Color:Brown 

Use: Home Garden / Farming Purpose

Apply In: Soil Outdoor

Benefits & Description About Product:

The \"Ping Pong\" longan refers to a cultivar of the Dimocarpus longan plant, a tropical evergreen tree native to Asia, known for producing larger, sweet, juicy fruits about the size of a ping-pong ball with flesh resembling lychee and grape. These grafted plants grow faster, fruiting in 2-3 years, and thrive in tropical/subtropical climates with well-drained soil, needing moderate watering and fertilization to produce high-yielding, healthy fruits.

Characteristics of Ping Pong Longan

Botanical Name: Dimocarpus longan.

Origin: Tropical Asia and China

Fruit Size: Larger than regular longans, resembling a ping-pong ball

Fruit Flavor: Translucent, juicy flesh that is sweet, aromatic, and similar to lychee and grape.

Plant Type: Evergreen tree

Family: Belongs to the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), which also includes lychee and rambutan.

Growing and Care Tips

Climate: Ideal for tropical and subtropical climates.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil.

Fruiting: Grafted plants ensure faster fruiting, typically bearing fruit within 2 to 3 years.

Watering: Requires moderate watering.

Fertilization: Fertilize with organic and inorganic fertilizers, ensuring an equal N:P:K ratio.

Sunlight: Keep the plant in a sunny location for at least 2-3 hours daily.

Maintenance: Generally requires minimal maintenance once established.

Benefits

Nutritional: A good source of Vitamin C, important for bones, blood vessels, and skin.

Culinary: Fruits can be enjoyed fresh or dried and have high sugar content.