Purple Matoa Live Plants (Pometia Pinnata)

Common Names: Fiji Longan, Taun Tree, Island Lychee, Tava, Pacific Lychee

Botanical Name: Pometia pinnata

General Information: The Fiji Longan, native to Papua, is a tropical fruit tree associated with the South Pacific regions. The fruit resembles lychee and longan, featuring edible flesh. When ripe, its skin turns purple, offering a unique flavor that combines notes of lychee, longan, and a hint of durian.

Taste: The flavor of the fruit is a delightful mix of lychee and longan, with undertones reminiscent of durian.

Cultivation Information: The tree typically begins to produce fruit within 2 to 3 years of planting.

Plant Care Instructions: This tree thrives in lowland humid tropics, preferring mean annual temperatures between 22-28°C. It grows best in deep, rich, moist soil and can be positioned in full sun or light shade, adapting to a variety of soils in its native range, including limestone, clayey, sandy, or loamy soils.

Benefits:

• Rich in vitamins E and C, providing antioxidant benefits that combat free radicals and strengthen the immune system.
• Vitamin E helps reduce stress, increase stamina, improve fertility, and lower the risk of certain health conditions, including cancer and coronary heart disease.
• Contributes to maintaining healthy skin by improving hydration and elasticity.