{"product_id":"bakul-10-bag","title":"Bakul - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBakul (Mimusops elengi), also called Maulsari or Spanish Cherry, is a slow-growing evergreen tree treasured for its small, star-shaped cream flowers whose sweet fragrance lingers even after they fall and dry. Its dense, glossy dark-green foliage forms a neat rounded canopy that gives excellent shade and stays attractive year-round. Native to India and South Asia, Bakul is a classic temple, garden and avenue tree, also valued in Ayurveda for its bark, flowers and fruit. The fragrant blooms are used in garlands and perfumery, making this hardy, long-lived tree both ornamental and culturally cherished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapotaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly spring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water regularly when young, drought tolerant later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy soil, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-42C; heat tolerant, frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates a wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost or balanced NPK once or twice a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; light shaping only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung plants in large pots; best in ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy and pest-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; fruit edible, parts used in Ayurveda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fragrant shade, avenue and temple tree; the scented flowers are used in garlands and perfumery, the fruit is edible, and bark, flowers and seeds are used in Ayurveda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited to Indian climates; plant in full sun to part shade with good drainage. It is slow-growing but very long-lived and low maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a Bakul tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees regularly; once established, Bakul becomes quite drought tolerant and needs water only in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers so prized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small cream flowers are intensely fragrant and keep their scent even after drying, so they are used in garlands and perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Bakul tree safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is non-toxic; its fruit is edible and various parts are used in traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBakul is usually grown from seeds, though germination and early growth are slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow slowly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a slow-growing but very long-lived tree, rewarding patience with a dense, fragrant canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers mainly in spring and summer, sometimes sporadically through the year in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is an outdoor shade tree, though young saplings can be container-grown for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the ripe yellow-orange berries are edible and mildly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply compost or a balanced NPK fertilizer once or twice a year to support its slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51047812530422,"sku":"PLT-BAKUL-B10-NA","price":70.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/o1Qv6Dm9P2eV1Qtsb6wEBCCm7vSYirKG1jO0Ftwy.png?v=1782710865","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bakul-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}