Durio dulcis, also known as red durian or pom-pom, is a tropical fruit tree native to Borneo. It produces small, oval fruits with a sweet, custard-like flesh.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth and fruiting.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Water when the topsoil is dry, avoid soggy conditions.
Loamy
50% intensity
Warm tropical
100% intensity
Requires consistently warm temperatures, ideally between 25-30°C, avoid cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Durio dulcis prefers consistently moist soil but dislikes waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, drier periods, but never allow the soil to become completely parched, especially for young plants.
Pruning for Durio dulcis is generally minimal, focusing on removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain plant health and shape. Light pruning can be done after fruiting to encourage bushier growth.
Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the tree.
Propagation is typically done through grafting, as seeds can be slow to germinate and may not produce true-to-type fruit. Cuttings can also be attempted, but success rates are often lower.
Use a well-draining medium and maintain high humidity for cuttings.
Young Durio dulcis plants may need repotting every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container as they outgrow their current one. Use a well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter.
Mature trees are generally best left in situ or transplanted with extreme care.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Durio Dulcis (Durio dulcis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Durio |
| Species | Durio dulcis |
Similar in genus Durio
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