{"product_id":"mahogany-plant-10-grow-bag","title":"Mahogany Plant - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), also known as West Indian or small-leaf mahogany, is a stately tropical hardwood tree that has become a popular timber and avenue species across much of India. It develops a tall, straight trunk topped by a broad, rounded crown of glossy pinnate leaves, offering excellent shade in parks, farms and large gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian conditions it grows quickly once established and tolerates heat, occasional drought and a wide range of soils, making it a favourite for commercial timber plantations as well as ornamental landscaping. Small greenish-white flowers appear in flushes and are followed by large woody, pear-shaped capsules that split open to release winged seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree is valued both for its high-quality, durable, richly grained wood and for its low-maintenance, long-lived presence in the landscape. It is best suited to open ground rather than small pots, though young plants are sometimes container-raised before transplanting.\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\u003eMeliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Florida, Caribbean and West Indies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 m in India (up to 20 m+ in the wild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-10 m crown spread\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 dark-green, paripinnate compound leaves; evergreen to briefly semi-deciduous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-white to yellowish\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 (Mar-Jun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical (suited to most plains of India)\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; needs 6+ hours of direct light for strong, straight growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater regularly for the first 1-2 years to establish; mature trees are drought-tolerant and need little extra water\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 including loam, sandy and slightly alkaline soils; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-38 C; tolerates Indian summer heat but is sensitive to frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity; adapts well to coastal and plains climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply well-rotted FYM or compost at planting; feed young trees with a balanced NPK 1-2 times a year for faster growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove dead, crossing or low branches in early years to train a single straight trunk; little pruning needed once mature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField-grown; pot-raised saplings should be transplanted to open ground within 1-2 years before they become root-bound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly from fresh seed; soak seeds and sow in nursery bags, germination in 2-4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for leaf-eating caterpillars (shoot borer), and occasional scale or mealybug on young plants\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\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premium reddish-brown timber for furniture, plywood, panelling and musical instruments\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fast-growing shade and avenue tree for roadsides, parks, farms and large gardens\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Commercial agroforestry and timber plantation crop in many Indian states\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Windbreak and boundary planting on farmland\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant saplings at the onset of the monsoon (Jun-Jul) so the rains help establish a strong root system with minimal irrigation.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose an open, sunny site with at least 4-5 m clearance from buildings and drains, as the tree grows large with spreading surface roots. Stake young plants and prune lower branches in the first 2-3 years to encourage a tall, straight, timber-quality trunk.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Water deeply but infrequently during the first two summers; once established the tree is highly drought-tolerant. Protect young plants in regions that experience winter frost.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does a Mahogany tree grow in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahogany is a fast grower in Indian tropical and subtropical conditions, often putting on 1-1.5 m of height per year in its early years when given full sun, good soil and regular water until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Mahogany in a pot or small garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung saplings can be raised in large pots for 1-2 years, but Mahogany is a large tree that needs to be planted in open ground with ample space, as it develops a tall trunk, wide crown and spreading surface roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant Mahogany?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best time is at the start of the monsoon (June-July), when natural rainfall helps the young tree establish quickly with minimal irrigation. Avoid planting just before peak winter in frost-prone areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048744386806,"sku":"PLT-MAHOGANYPLAN-B10-NA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/it3oqHRrqYe81csgAy4sgzLVVSgLCTlOvOxzK1GM_1afe0bc0-27bc-45ac-8e89-4f969c42e2ef.png?v=1782711583","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/mahogany-plant-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}