{"product_id":"mahua-10-bag","title":"Mahua - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadhuca longifolia (Mahua) is a revered deciduous tree of the Indian forests, central to tribal economy and culture. Growing 10-20 m with a broad shady crown, it produces fleshy, sweet, fragrant cream-coloured flowers that are eaten fresh or dried, fermented into traditional liquor, and used to make sweets and syrups. The oil-rich seeds yield 'mahua butter' used in cooking, soap and lamps. Drought-hardy and undemanding, Mahua thrives in dry deciduous regions and poor soils. Beyond its economic value, it offers dense shade and nectar for bees and bats. A multipurpose native tree of great ecological and livelihood importance 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\u003eSapotaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 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 to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, leathery elliptic leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white to pale yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (March-April)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, dry deciduous\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\u003eWater young trees; mature trees highly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to poor, sandy, rocky and dry soils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives 20-46°C; very heat-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates dry conditions well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; compost when young helps establishment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle needed; remove dead branches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in open ground; not for pots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy seeds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely 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; flowers and seeds are edible\/useful.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy, very hardy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers are eaten, dried and fermented; seeds yield mahua butter for cooking, soap and lamps; the tree provides shade, fodder, timber and important tribal income.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained soil; Mahua is extremely drought-hardy and ideal for dry regions, needing watering only while young before its deep roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Mahua?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees through the first few summers. Once established, Mahua is extremely drought-tolerant and needs little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun and tolerates intense heat, making it ideal for dry, exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre Mahua flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the sweet fleshy flowers are eaten fresh or dried, made into sweets and syrups, and fermented into traditional drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly as a young seedling. It becomes a large tree and should be planted in open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahua is grown from fresh seeds, which should be sown soon after collection as they lose viability quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers in spring, around March to April, dropping its sweet blooms which are collected at dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is mahua butter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the fat extracted from the seeds, used in cooking, soap-making, skin care and as lamp oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Mahua toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree is non-toxic; however, fermented flowers contain alcohol, so keep fallen fermenting blooms away from animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adapts to poor, sandy, rocky and dry soils, which is why it suits degraded and arid lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little; some compost when young aids establishment, but mature trees need almost no feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256232018166,"sku":"PLT-MAHUA-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-mahua-tree-of-revati-nakshatra-pisces-or-meen-rashi-plant-16969017852044.jpg?v=1783922499","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/mahua-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}