Plant profile
Wood Apple
Limonia acidissima
Hardy fruit tree with medicinal and traditional value.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Slow
Space
Very Large space, up to 800 cm
Typical cost
₹180-450
Why it works
Good fit notes
Traditional hardy fruit
Care tip: Prefers sun and space to grow
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Wood apple pulp is human edible, but pet-specific whole-plant safety is not well sourced.
Avoid pet chewing of leaves/seeds/rind; do not make medicinal claims.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Buy only if you have large outdoor space or bonsai-specific intent.
- Confirm species because common names can vary by region.
Avoid
- No botanical label
- Root-bound sapling
- Claims of quick fruiting
- Thorn placement risk
Plant personality
Useful traits
Wood apple is a large hardy tree with a hard-shelled fruit.
It is not suitable for normal small balcony recommendations.
Common-name confusion should be checked carefully.
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