Also known as Fat Pork · Kelat Oil · Long-Fruited Rose Apple
Malay Apple (Syzygium malaccense) is a tropical tree known for its bell-shaped, rose-red fruit with a mild, crisp texture and sweet flavor.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.
Consistent moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, fertile loam
50% intensity
Warm temperatures
100% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Regular feeding during growing season, especially for young trees.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Malay Apples prefer consistently moist soil but dislike waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. During drier periods, increase watering frequency, especially for young trees.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid issues.
Prune Malay Apple trees primarily to shape them, remove dead or diseased branches, and improve air circulation. Light pruning can be done after fruiting. Heavy pruning is generally not recommended as it can reduce yield.
Focus on maintaining an open canopy structure.
Malay Apples are typically propagated by grafting or budding onto rootstock. Seed propagation is possible, but seedlings may not come true to type and take longer to fruit.
Air layering is another effective method for vegetative propagation.
Young Malay Apple trees grown in containers should be repotted every 2-3 years, or when rootbound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Malay Apple (Syzygium malaccense) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Syzygium |
| Species | Syzygium malaccense |
Similar in genus Syzygium
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