Red Rambutan Starter Plant (Nephelium lappaceum) – Exotic Tropical Fruit Tree 12-24" Live Plant

Red Rambutan Starter Plant Overview

The Red Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is an exotic tropical fruit tree known for its vibrant red, spiky fruit and sweet, juicy flesh. This live starter plant arrives at a height of 12 to 24 inches, making it an ideal choice for gardeners looking to cultivate a tropical or subtropical fruit tree. Its glossy green leaves and ornamental appeal add visual interest to any garden or orchard.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Nephelium lappaceum
• Plant Height at Shipping: 12-24 inches
• Fruit: Vibrant red with spiky exterior and sweet flesh
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Climate: Best suited for tropical to subtropical zones
• Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, rich, slightly acidic soil
• Watering: Needs consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Maturity: Produces fruit in approximately 5-6 years
• Uses: Suitable for home gardens, orchards, and edible landscaping

Growing Information

The Red Rambutan thrives in warm, humid environments and is frost-sensitive. Plant in a location that receives full sun and ensure the soil is well-draining and rich in nutrients. Maintain moderate, consistent watering to keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. For mature trees, allow spacing of 15 to 20 feet to accommodate growth. With proper care, this tree will develop into a visually striking and productive fruit-bearing plant within several years.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.