longan plant in pot Longan in 10cm pot – Rasmussen Gardens

longan plant in pot Longan in 10cm pot – Rasmussen GardensLongan (Dimocarpus longan) A prized subtropical tree producing clusters of small, round fruit with translucent flesh and sweet, musky flavour similar to lychee. The glossy leaved tree grows 612 m tall in the ground but can be maintained smaller in pots. Prefers warm, sheltered conditions with full sun to part shade and well drained soil. Protect from frost and strong winds. Water moderately in summer and sparingly in winter to prevent root rot.

Longan (Dimocarpus longan)

A prized subtropical tree producing clusters of small, round fruit with translucent flesh and sweet, musky flavour similar to lychee. The glossy-leaved tree grows 6–12 m tall in the ground but can be maintained smaller in pots.

Prefers warm, sheltered conditions with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Protect from frost and strong winds. Water moderately in summer and sparingly in winter to prevent root rot.

Harvest: When fruit turn golden-brown and slightly soft.

Flavour: Sweet, musky, and tropical.

Grown from seed; trees may take several years to bear fruit.

PLANT CARE

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid strong direct sun
• Water: Keep mosit during summer but allow soil to dry out between waterings in winter; avoid soggy soil when cold as this can kill the roots. 
• Planting: Grow in free-draining soil or large pots in warm, sheltered areas.  Self-fertile 
• Considerations: Protect from frost; best grown in a container to limit growth and with free-draining soil

Sold in a 10 cm pot (similar to one in photo). Suitable for container growing indoors or outdoors in frost-free areas.