Spondias dulcis (syn. Spondias cytherea), known commonly as ambarella (ඇඹරැල්ලා) in Sri Lanka or June plum, is a tropical tree, with edible fruit containing a fibrous pit. In the English speaking Caribbean it is typically known as golden apple and elsewhere in the Caribbean as pommecythere or cythere. In Polynesia it is known as vī.
Yellow mombin is fairly disease-resistant and typically not susceptible to illnesses. As for upkeep, this plant is fairly easy to care for. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Yellow mombint is appropriate for anyone who has an outdoor area, like a garden or deck, and it does not call for much gardening experience.
How to keep Spondias Cytherea.
Light
Yellow mombin does best in places that receive abundant sunlight throughout the day, reflecting its natural preference for high exposure. Native to areas where sunlight is dominant, it can be hindered by either too little or too much light, which may impair its healthy growth.
Temperature
Yellow mombin comes from tropical areas, where the weather is usually warm and humid. Therefore it is well adapted to high heat and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden shifts in temperature and prefers a steady temperature, so it is important to avoid temperature swings indoors. It generally cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Choose organic fertilizers (e.g., fish emulsion, compost) instead of chemical fertilizers for Yellow mombin. Provide higher levels of nitrogen and phosphorus to young plants in spring. Incorporate compost or fertilizer into the soil before or after planting. For mature plants, supplement in spring with a balanced fertilizer or one specific to the deficiency. Nutrient deficiency causes small leaves, shortened branches, yellow/bronze foliage, acidic fruits, premature fruit drop, and splitting.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Spondias
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-11
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m to 24.99 m
- Mature Spread
- 10.06 m to 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica
Other names.
