{"product_id":"karanj-10-bag","title":"Karanj - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaranj (Pongamia pinnata, syn. Millettia pinnata) is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen to semi-deciduous tree native to India and tropical Asia. It forms a short trunk and a broad, dense, spreading crown of glossy compound leaves that casts excellent shade. In summer it bears fragrant clusters of pink to white pea-like flowers, followed by woody pods whose seeds yield pongamia (karanj) oil used in biofuel, lamps and traditional medicine. A nitrogen-fixing legume, it improves soil and tolerates drought, salinity and waterlogging, making it a favourite for avenues, reclamation and agroforestry 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\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia and tropical 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\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy compound semi-evergreen leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to early 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; 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 soils incl. saline and waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-42 C; very heat-tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; fixes its own nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to raise canopy and remove deadwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest planted in ground\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and oil not for ingestion; non-edible oil\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\u003ePlanted as a robust avenue, shade and windbreak tree and for land reclamation. The seed oil (karanj oil) is used for biodiesel, lamps, soaps, pesticides and traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ideal low-maintenance avenue tree for hot, dry and saline Indian sites; plant in full sun, water until established, and it will then thrive on neglect while enriching the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a Karanj tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees regularly for the first year. Once established, Karanj is highly drought-tolerant and needs watering only in extreme dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Karanj need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a full-sun tree and grows best with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight, tolerating intense heat well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Karanj tree safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree is fine in the garden, but the seeds and karanj oil are non-edible and should be kept away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Karanj be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaplings can begin in large pots, but Karanj becomes a broad-crowned tree best planted in the ground for proper growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is Karanj propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is propagated mainly from seeds, which germinate readily, and also from stem cuttings and root suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Karanj?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is remarkably trouble-free and largely pest-resistant. Occasional leaf-feeding insects cause only minor cosmetic damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the Karanj tree bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers in spring to early summer, producing fragrant pink to white pea-like flowers followed by woody pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Karanj an indoor or outdoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is strictly an outdoor tree, excellent for avenues, large gardens, shade and land reclamation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of the plant poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds and their oil are non-edible and toxic if ingested, though they are valued for oil, biodiesel and medicinal uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for Karanj?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs very little feeding because it fixes its own nitrogen. An occasional dose of compost is enough for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256168218870,"sku":"PLT-KARANJ-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-pongamia-pinnata-karanj-plant-16969218719884.jpg?v=1783922278","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/karanj-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}