What are the common varieties of wax apple grown?

The wax apple is a fruit unique to southern China. Because of its growing conditions, it cannot be grown nationwide, which is why its price is far higher than that of other fruits. Wax apples are mainly produced in Taiwan, China, Hainan, and the Malaysia region, and were later introduced to the mainland for cultivation. After years of breeding, many varieties have been developed, each with some changes in appearance and taste. Let's take a look below.

1. Black King Kong wax apple

The Black King Kong wax apple is now the main variety grown in Hainan and Taiwan, China. It originated in Taiwan and was introduced for planting in 2000, giving it a cultivation history of nearly 20 years. Its fruit is very large compared with other varieties, with a single fruit weighing about 15 grams. The fruit is bell-shaped and dark red to purple-red. It is extremely nutritious and highly favored by consumers on the market.

2. Black Pearl wax apple

The Black Pearl wax apple is an improved variety. Because it is grown in coastal areas, where the local soil has a high salt content, and combined with the sea breeze blowing in from the sea, the wax apple fruit it produces is smaller, while its outer color is darker, appearing purple-red, and the fruit ridges on the skin are obvious. The fruit has a glossy surface and a waxy coating, the flesh is rice-white, there is less spongy tissue, and the texture is crisp, refreshing, and very juicy.

3. Big Leaf Red wax apple

The Big Leaf Red wax apple originated in Malaysia. Its outer color is bright and vivid, a deep red, and when you smell it near the fruit there is a light fragrance. After one bite it brings a refreshing, cooling sensation, quenches thirst, and reduces internal heat, making it most suitable to eat in hot weather.

4. China Red wax apple

The China Red wax apple, as the name suggests, is a variety obtained through breeding after introduction, developed by grafting the Black King Kong and Big Leaf Red varieties. It is now a variety unique to Hainan. It can bloom and bear fruit all year round, and it absorbs the advantages of Black King Kong and Big Leaf Red. The fruit is large and high quality, but the shell can weigh as much as 250-300 grams. Its skin is bright red, and its taste is clean and sweet, crisp and juicy.

5. Milk wax apple

The Milk wax apple may be less familiar to us. It was introduced to the mainland from Taiwan in 2005 and is relatively common in Taiwan. Its characteristic is that it is an organic food, and in Sanya it has a relatively good price and is a new local specialty for tourists. During cultivation it only uses biological organic fertilizer and never applies any chemical fertilizer or agricultural machinery fertilizer. It is grown using nutrient solutions made from bacterial strains and ingredients such as milk, eggs, fish meal, and fish bones.

The above is the full introduction to the common varieties of wax apple grown. We hope it helps you. If you want to learn more about wax apple cultivation, please stay tuned to us.