Rambutan Plants

Variety Information & Cultivation Guide

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) produces hairy, bright red-yellow fruits with sweet, translucent, lychee-like flesh. Premium tropical fruit fetching ₹200–500/kg in Indian markets. Mature trees yield 5,000–6,000 fruits annually. Strictly tropical—requires temperatures above 22°C, high humidity, and 2,000+ mm annual rainfall. Thriving commercial cultivation in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.