Syzygium aqueum/Water Apple (forum)

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Hi,
I am looking to grow a water apple/Syzygium aqueum tree.
I have found some water apples on a tree and would like to grow it in a large pot plant or in my garden but need some advise on how it is done, whether you plant the seeds etc...
Any help would be great!!


Time: 20th January 2014 7:15pm

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sternus1 says...
Echa,

are you sure it is an aqueaum and not a wax jambu? I believe these are not the same. Both are will be pretty easy to look after once they get going. If you are growing lillipillies, you already know how to care for them--just be aware that they may require shade cloth when young if put in spot with harsh sun. The young leaves can burn easily. They like regular watering but are surprisingly tolerant of dry spells, and are fast growing here in the subtropics. I have never germinated either from seed, someone else might be able to help. If they are indeed aqueum I would be very interested in some seed and would be willing to trade for them.
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Time: 20th January 2014 7:39pm

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BJ says...
I've never found a seed in aqueum. There are a few really nice ones at the botanic gardens. I have a native one that is very astringent, so it's best to get cuttings if you can...

Aqueum grows really well in a large self watering container, as they do like water.

Time: 20th January 2014 10:46pm

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gimme says...
I have never found a seed in the many fruits I looked either. Best to marcott for a new tree

Time: 20th January 2014 10:53pm

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Mike Tr says...
It is hard to get worked up about S.aqueum.They are a bit like a small astringent wax apple (S.samarangense) with cultivated ones being seedless and not originating from Australia.The native ones are good for cleansing the palate and I suppose you could toss a salad with the juice or apply it to jellyfish stings.

Time: 25th January 2014 8:07pm

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