Description
Monkey jack plant is a unique fruit tree for Indian home gardeners who want something rare, useful, and easy to grow. Bangalore Agrico offers mature plants suited for Indian conditions, with strong establishment and better chances of reaching the fruiting stage sooner. This hardy tree adapts well across many regions, making it suitable for all climate gardening with basic care. You can grow it in a large container on terraces when young or plant it in the backyard for long-term growth. Known for its rugged nature, monkey jack shows good resilience and dependable performance when given sunlight, drainage, and seasonal feeding. The fruits are valued in regional cooking for chutneys, pickles, and tangy preparations, while the dense green foliage also adds an attractive tropical look to home gardens.
🌱 Plant Information:
Botanical Name: Artocarpus lacucha
Common Names: Monkey Jack, Monkey Fruit, Lakoocha, Badahar
Plant Type: Fruit Tree
Uses: Culinary, medicinal, ornamental, shade tree
✅ Key Features:
- Live mature plant from Bangalore Agrico for home gardens
- Rare tropical fruit tree suited to many Indian climates
- Can be grown in large containers during early growth
- Excellent choice for backyard planting and long-term shade
- Fruits are useful for chutneys, pickles, and traditional recipes
- Strong growth habit with good adaptability and low maintenance
- Naturally resilient plant with good tolerance to common stress
🌿 Planting & Care Guide:
For Container Gardening:
- Choose a 20–24 inch pot with wide drainage holes
- Use loose red soil, compost, and cocopeat for aeration
- Keep in 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Water when the top layer feels slightly dry, without overwatering
- Feed with organic manure once every 30–40 days
For Backyard Gardening:
- Plant in a sunny open spot with enough space to spread
- Prepare a 2×2 ft pit with garden soil and well-rotted compost
- Water deeply after planting and regularly during establishment
- Mulch around the base to hold moisture and reduce weeds
- Prune lightly to shape the tree and remove dry branches
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