Syzygium
Syzygium jambos

Syzygium Plant 

Syzygium jambos , a moderate-growing tree, reaches 3-10 m in full sun to part shade, producing fragrant white flowers and edible, rose-scented fruit with antioxidant properties, used in tropical landscapes.

green leafed tree during daytime
Picture illustrating Syzygium Plant 

Habit

Evergreen tree

Height

3-10 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile

Shade

Full sun to part shade

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Southeast Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical/subtropical

Temperature (°)

18-30

Humidity (%)

40-60

Potting media

Loam+Compost+Sand

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK(10:10:10)

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

~10-50 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

0.5-1.5 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

5-10 kg fruit

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

20-50 years

Health Benefits

Antioxidant

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

60% loam, 20% compost, 20% sand.


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize monthly with 10:10:10.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Panama Disease, Sigatoka Leaf Spot, Nematodes

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, brown spots, stunted growth

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment

In-Organic Remedies

Chloropicrin, Methyl Bromide

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