Nephelium lappaceum | Rambutan | Various
Nephelium lappaceum belongs to the plant family SAPINDACE and Genus Nephelium This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Nephelium lappaceum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Nephelium lappaceum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Nephelium lappaceum rambutan is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The shoots of Nephelium lappaceum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Green is the most typical color produced by Rambutan. Nephelium lappaceum is used in Malaysia for dyeing. It is used in dyeing silk. When combined with turmeric will dye silk green.
The Shoots of Nephelium lappaceum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … green
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.