Salak 'Salacca edulis' edible

Salak, the fruit harvested from this fast growing palm is also known as snake fruit in English.

This fruit, which comes from the Salacca genus, is popular in Southeast Asia and has begun to gain attention worldwide thanks to its special sweet-sour taste. The salak's shell is covered in small, shiny, scale-like segments that give it its characteristic snakeskin-like appearance.

Care: Salak palms thrive best in partial shade to full sunlight. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid standing water. Use a well-draining, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter, our peat-free soil is ideal. Salak thrives in warm, tropical climates with temperatures between 25-30°C. The plant is sensitive to frost and should be kept at temperatures above 15°C. We therefore recommend keeping the plant indoors in a sunny window.

Botanical description

Scientific Name : Salacca zalacca

Family : Arecaceae (palm family)

Origin : Indonesia, mainly the islands of Java and Sumatra

Appearance : The fruit is small and ovoid, with a brown-red, scale-like skin reminiscent of snake skin, hence the name "snake fruit".

Flavor profile : The flesh is crunchy and juicy with a taste that is both sweet and tart, often described as a mix of pineapple, banana and strawberry.

Salak, with its snakeskin-like appearance and unique, juicy taste, is a fascinating and nutritious fruit that offers an exotic experience for all fruit lovers. Whether eaten fresh, used in cooking, or enjoyed as part of a dessert, salak is an unforgettable and unique delicacy from the tropics. Buy Salak snakefruit plant online.