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Exotic Fruit Plants

Exotic fruit plants are not native to India but popular in other countries. Some of them grow very well in India, just as they do in their native places. For convenience, an exotic variety of commonly found fruit plants gets listed under "Indian fruit plants." 

Exotic fruit plants here are mostly tropical or sub-tropical fruit plants, and growing them can be a rewarding experience.

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Abiu is native to Latin America, but grows very well in most parts of India. It has a bright yellow colour outside, but the pulp inside is white. Its taste vary slightly with the variety planted, however it may be from a caramel flavor to that of a tender coconut.

  • Scientific name : Pouteria caimito
  • Propagation type: Seedling
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Maturity period: 2-3 Years
  • Fruiting season: October to January
  • Edibility rating: 8/10
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur, Kerala
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

See Abiu plant growth profile, care and health benefits.

Bignay is a sturdy tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a low maintenance plant that produce small, red or purple berries that are rich in antioxidants.

  • Scientific name: Antidesma bunius
  • Propagation type: Layer
  • Plant size: Large
  • Maturity period: 3-5 years
  • Fruiting season: May to July
  • Growing in containers: Possible
  • Ease of growing: Easy
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

See more about Bignay fruit description and growing tips.

Black Sapote is also known as the "chocolate pudding fruit" because its flesh has a texture and flavour that are similar to chocolate pudding.

  • Scientific name: Diospyros nigra
  • Propagation type: Seedling
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Maturity period: 4-6 years
  • Fruiting season: November to February
  • Growing in containers: Possible
  • Ease of growing: Moderate
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

The blackberry jam plant produces sweet-smelling flowers as well as fruit, which are about 2 cm in diameter. It makes an ideal container plant due to its ease of cultivation in containers.

  • Scientific name: Randia formosa
  • Propagation type: Seedling
  • Plant size: Large
  • Maturity period: 3-5 years
  • Fruiting season: Spring and Summer
  • Growing in containers: Possible
  • Ease of growing: Moderate
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

Similar to the Jackfruit, the Cempedak/Chempedak belong to the Artocarpus genus, but differ species wise. It is native to Malaysia and Indonesia. The carpels are sweet, tasty and fragrant.

  • Scientific name: Artocarpus integer
  • Propagation method: Bud
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Maturity period: 2-3 years
  • Fruiting season: June to August
  • Growing in containers: Not common
  • Ease of growing: Moderate
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

See more about Cempedak description and plant growing tips.

Cupuacu is native to the Amazon rain forests. It has a chocolate-pineapple flavour and is often consumed as smoothies, shakes and ice-creams. It is high in nutritional value. The pulp of the fruit is used in cosmetics.

  • Scientific name: Theobroma grandiflorum
  • Propagation method: Seedling
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro

Velvet apple tree is cultivated for its fruit and wood, most commonly as a backyard tree, and it is also frequently used as a shade tree along the sides of roads. It is also grown as an ornamental tree because of its attractive leaves and fruit.

  • Scientific name:  Diospyros blancoi
  • Propagation method: Seedling
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro

Green sapote is a slow-growing tropical fruit tree with sweet and creamy fruit. Enjoy this sapote variety, which is an altogether different avatar from our regular sapota. It is not just bigger in size than our chikoo but also high on taste and nutrition.

  • Scientific name: Pouteria viridis,
  • Propagation method: Seedling
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro

Grumichama is a slow-growing tree with shiny attractive foliage and shape. Apart from the delicious fruit it produce, the wood of the tree is hard and heavy and used for furniture works.

  • Variety Name: Black
  • Scientific name: Eugenia brasiliensis
  • Propagation method: Seedling
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Maturity period: Seedlings: 4-6 years
  • Fruiting season: May to July
  • Growing in containers: Possible
  • Ease of growing: Easy
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro

Sabara is a very tasty variety of jaboticaba.  Layered Sabara Jabuticaba plants matures in 2-3 years time. Seedlings may take 10 years or more to mature.

The jabuticaba fruit is unique in that it grows directly on the trunk and branches of the tree. This is rather than from the ends of the branches like most other fruit trees. Jabuticaba or Jaboticaba is native to Brazil.

  • Variety Name: Sabara
  • Scientific name: Plinia cauliflora
  • Propagation method: Layer
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro

Macadamia grown mainly for their delicious nuts. The tree has an ornamental foliage and so used for landscaping as well. Macadamia nuts are roasted and salted or used by bakers and chocolatiers in confections and chocolates.

  • Scientific name: Macadamia integrifolia 
  • Propagation method: Seedling
  • Plant size: Large
  • Maturity period: 7-8 years
  • Fruiting season: March to September
  • Growing in containers: Not common
  • Ease of growing: Moderate
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur, Kerala
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

Keledang, like jackfruit, belongs to the Artocarpus genus and has a mixed taste of jackfruit and mangosteen. It is closely related to Anjili but is sweeter in taste. The grafted varieties can be maintained as a small tree. Fruiting starts in 3–4 years.

  • Scientific name: Artocarpus lanceifolius
  • Propagation method: Grafting
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Maturity period: Seedlings: 5-7 years; Vegetative propagation: Not enough data
  • Fruiting season: Multiple seasons
  • Growing in containers: Not suitable
  • Ease of growing: Moderate
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur, Kerala
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days