Indian Sandalwood - Avenue Trees

Indian sandalwood botanically known as Santalum album is a small tropical tree. It is native to southern India and Southeast Asia. It is considered sacred in some religions, and some cultures place great significance on its fragrant and medicinal qualities. This plant is semi-parasitize type, which means they need support from other plants in order to grow, so plants other small plants like Tulasi, Citrus, Ficus sp. etc to be planted near its root. 

• It is a small evergreen tree that grows in tropical countries.
• The wood of the tree is of different colors, depending on the age and the kind of tree.
• The fragrance is due to the essential oil in the heartwood.
• Of great economical importance in the Southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• The wood is used for incense, perfumery, and in making small furniture.
• This plant is the symbol for Aadra nakshatra.

Light: Sun growing, Semi shade

Primarily grown for: Stems or Timber

Plant Height & Spread: 6-8 m & 4-6 m

Growing tips:

1. The plant is parasitic in its early stages. That is why it is difficult to grow plants in a nursery. Plants germinate and grow around existing trees.

2. Flowering occurs in about 2 years and continues almost throughout the year along with the production of profuse fruits.

3. The trees grow in all types of climate except in areas susceptible to frost.

4. Prefers well-drained loam soil rich in humus. 

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

PLANT CARE  

LIGHT CONDITION - More than 6  hours of Direct Sunlight.

WATERING SCHEDULE - Water when the topsoil(2-3 inches) feels dry to touch.

SOIL TYPE - The soil should be well-drained, fertile & rich in organic content.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION - Initially up to 1 year apply any organic fertilizer once a month. After full establishment apply any organic fertilizer(2-3 times a year)

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Provide support with stick/moss stick(vine plant) in order to make straight growth, for needed plant only.
5. Make sure that plants get enough direct bright light for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting(minimum 1-2month)
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transit. It happens very rarely.