An evergreen, low-maintenance tree that asks only for your little attention.
Most easy to grow plant that blossoms yellow-white flowers throughout the year.
A medium-sized tree that grows taller by up to 15ft.
Considered a sacred tree in many parts of India and is specially used during the Dussehra festival puja.
How to Care?
Choose the sunniest location for your garden to grow the Shami tree.
Make sure not to re-pot the Shami tree for at least two weeks after receiving it as the plant need to recover from travel shocks.
They do not demand a frequent watering session. It is best to check the topsoil by poking your fingers to ensure the soil gets dry out completely.
They do not prefer much watering, so avoid overwatering as it can easily lead to root rotting.
Always avoid applying too much fertilizer to your Shami plant. Use only well-draining slow-releasing fertilizer for easy uptake of nutrients throughout the pot.
Being a fast-growing plant, they need to be re-potted frequently. It is best to grow them in plant beds for the best growth.
Always loosen the topsoil while feeding them with fertilizer to ensure all the nutrients absorb easily into the plant and water immediately.
Make sure that the potting soil mix is well-drained with rich organic components to allow easy water flow.
Always choose a pot with a drainage space for your small Shami tree to allow easy water flow throughout the plant.
Keep removing all kinds of dead and decaying tree parts to keep it away from all types of fungal and bacterial infections.
Never apply fertilizer during winter as the growth speed is comparatively lower than usual.
