{"product_id":"devil-tree-6-bag","title":"Devil Tree - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Devil Tree or Blackboard Tree (Alstonia scholaris), known as Saptaparni for its seven-leaf whorls, is a fast-growing evergreen valued as a shade and avenue tree. In autumn it bears dense clusters of small greenish-white flowers whose powerful, heady fragrance carries far on cool evenings. The smooth-barked trunk yields soft wood once used for blackboards and slates, while the bark has a long history in traditional medicine. Tolerant of heat and varied soils, it forms a neat tiered canopy, making it a common choice for roadsides, campuses and large gardens across India.\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\u003eApocynaceae\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\u003e12-20 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy leaves in whorls of 4-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-white to cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutumn (Oct-Dec)\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 light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most well-drained soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 20-38C; tender to frost when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional organic manure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; remove dead or crowded branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrow in ground; not a container plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely pest-free; milky latex deters browsers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatex and bark are toxic if ingested\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\u003eWidely planted as a hardy evergreen shade and avenue tree; its soft wood and medicinal bark have traditional uses, and the autumn flowers are intensely fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun during the monsoon for fast growth. Be aware the strong autumn flower scent can trigger allergies, so avoid planting close to bedroom windows in dense settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees regularly; established trees are drought-tolerant and need water only in extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers full sun but tolerates light shade and still grows quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Devil Tree safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo; the milky latex and bark are toxic if chewed or swallowed, so keep pets away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a large fast-growing tree and is best planted in open ground, not pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow fresh seeds or root semi-hardwood cuttings during warm, humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy do some people dislike its flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe autumn blooms have a very strong fragrance that some find overpowering or allergenic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers mainly from October to December, releasing its scent most strongly in the evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it good as an indoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it grows far too large; it belongs outdoors as a shade or avenue tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the tree toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latex and bark are toxic if ingested, though the bark is used carefully in traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I give it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn occasional application of organic manure is enough; it is undemanding once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256110285046,"sku":"PLT-DEVILTREE-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-alstonia-scholaris-ditabark-0-5-kg-seeds-16968585904268.jpg?v=1783921187","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/devil-tree-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}