{"product_id":"indian-almond-6-bag","title":"Indian Almond - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) is a fast-growing tropical tree known for its strikingly horizontal, tiered branches that form a broad pagoda-like canopy of large, glossy leaves. Before shedding, the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange and copper, a rare deciduous spectacle in the tropics. It produces almond-shaped fruits with an edible, almond-flavoured kernel. Highly salt- and wind-tolerant, it is a favourite for coastal areas, beaches, parks and roadsides, offering dense shade. The leaves are also popular among aquarists for conditioning aquarium water.\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\u003eCombretaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia and the Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 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\u003eDeciduous, large leaves; red before fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-white, inconspicuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and coastal 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\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 widely; tolerates sandy, saline coastal soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 20-40C; frost-tender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates high coastal humidity\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\u003ePrune young to manage tiered spread\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 pot plant\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; occasional leaf-eating caterpillars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKernel edible; leaves used in aquariums\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\u003eGrown as a fast, dense shade tree for coasts, beaches, parks and roadsides; its kernels are edible and the dried leaves are used by aquarists to condition fish-tank water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for coastal and seaside Indian gardens thanks to its high salt and wind tolerance. Plant in full sun and give space for the wide tiered canopy; it establishes quickly from seed in the monsoon.\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; once established it is quite drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun for fast growth and its broad shade canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Indian Almond safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kernels are edible and the tree is not toxic, but discourage pets from eating fallen fruit in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows large and wide, so it is best planted in open ground rather than containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is grown easily from its almond-shaped seeds sown during the monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves turn red and drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is its natural deciduous cycle; leaves color up beautifully and fall, then flush fresh green again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is highly salt- and wind-tolerant, making it excellent for beaches and seaside planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves really used in aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, dried catappa leaves release tannins that aquarists use to condition water for fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a large outdoor shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOccasional organic manure is sufficient; it is a hardy, easy tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256146231542,"sku":"PLT-INDIANALMOND-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-terminalia-catappa-bengal-almond-1-kg-seeds-16969376858252.jpg?v=1783921944","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/indian-almond-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}