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Elephant Apple Chalta (Dillenia indica), native to tropical Asia including India, grows as a large evergreen tree producing distinctive round greenish-yellow aggregate fruits 5-12 cm across, enclosed in persistent fleshy sepals forming a cabbage-like structure with edible fibrous pulp containing numerous small seeds. The tangy-sour pulp offers culinary and medicinal value while large 15-20 cm white flowers with yellow stamens add ornamental appeal to this humidity-loving species reaching 15-30m tall with reddish-brown flaky bark. The 1.5–3 feet plant suits home gardens, agroforestry, or wild edible landscapes in wet tropical zones.
1 live Elephant Apple Chalta Dillenia indica fruit plant
Height at dispatch: approximately 1.5–3 feet
Authentic native variety for unique fruits, strong growth, and biodiversity value
Suitable for large pots, backyards, or rainforest-style planting
🍏 Tall evergreen with corrugated 15-36 cm leaves, solitary drooping flowers, and heavy globose fruits rich in vitamin C, tannins, betulinic acid, flavonoids supporting digestion, antidiarrheal action, and antioxidant protection
🌸 Sweet-sour-astringent pulp used in curries, jams, jellies; flowers attract pollinators
💪 Medicinal bark/leaves treat diarrhea, wounds; pioneer species for forest restoration
🌦 Thrives in humid tropics (24-35°C, high rainfall); shade tolerant but fruits best in sun
🌱 Fast-growing, buttressed trunk; taproot system prefers moist acidic soils
🌤 Light: Full sun to partial shade; vigorous in humid understory
🪴 Soil: Rich moist loamy/clay; pH 5.5-7.0 tolerates waterlogging
💧 Watering: High consistent; rainfall 2000+mm ideal, drought sensitive young
🌿 Mulching: Thick organic layer mimics forest floor
✂️ Pruning: Remove lower branches for single trunk; harvest aids fruiting
🧴 Fertilizing: Compost/organics annually; avoid excess nitrogen
🍏 Pulp for tangy curries, chutneys, pickles, desserts; young leaves as plates
💪 Tannins slow gut motility resolving diarrhea; anti-inflammatory for wounds/skin
🌳 Shade tree, windbreak, ornamental for tropical gardens/wildlife
🎁 Exotic native gift for foragers, chefs, or biodiversity enthusiasts
🐝 Supports pollinators/birds; cultural significance in Northeast India
