Russell Sweet Garcinia Live Plants (Garcinia Russelii)

Russell's Sweet, scientifically known as Garcinia Russelii, is a close botanical relative to Garcinia Dulcis. This particular fruit was brought to the world's attention by Russell Francis, an Australian collector who encountered it during his explorations in Bangkok, Thailand, back in 1987. His fascination with this exotic fruit led to its introduction to the northern regions of Australia.

In terms of appearance, Russell's Sweet bears a striking resemblance to Garcinia Dulcis, albeit with a notable distinction – it is significantly larger. Moreover, this fruit is celebrated for its consistent sweetness, with approximately 75% of its total weight being comprised of delectable pulp. Russell Francis, in his description, likened the taste of this fruit to a "sweet yellow peach, complemented by that distinctive tang reminiscent of mangosteen."

The fruit typically ripens during the months of June and July in the southern hemisphere, while in the northern hemisphere, it reaches its peak ripeness between December and January. Furthermore, each fruit contains seeds with an average weight of 6.4 grams.

Russell's Sweet goes by several common names, such as Mundu, Munu, and Pa Phut, and is identified botanically as Garcinia Russelii. To cultivate this splendid fruit, one can anticipate a gratifying yield after 6 to 8 years of growth, provided that it is cared for with a moderate level of maintenance.