Velvet Apple Fruit Plant (Diospyros Blancoi)

• Name: Velvet Apple (Diospyros Blancoi)
• Common Names: Velvet Apple, Velvet Persimmon, Kamagong, or Mabolo Tree
• Botanical Name: Diospyros Blancoi

General Information:

• Native to Malaysia and the Philippines.
• Belongs to the Diospyros genus, which includes Ebony trees and persimmons.
• Produces edible fruit with velvety, reddish-brown fur.
• Commonly known as Velvet Persimmon, Kamagong, or Mabolo Tree.
• Ripe Velvet Apples have soft, creamy, pink flesh with a mealy texture.
• A distinct cheese-like aroma adds to the fruit's allure.

Health Benefits:

• Promotes digestive health, preventing constipation and bloating.
• High Vitamin C content enhances immunity and provides various health benefits.
• Cancer prevention properties contribute to long-term health.
• Antioxidant-rich nature safeguards cells from oxidative stress.

Cultivation Details:

• Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates.
• Ideal temperature range: 15°C to 40°C.
• Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years
• Maintenance: Moderate

Summary:

• Velvet Apple combines exotic flavor, aroma, and health benefits, enriching culinary experiences and tropical landscapes with its tropical splendor.