{"product_id":"morpankhi-12-pot","title":"Morpankhi - 12\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorpankhi (Platycladus orientalis), the Oriental Arborvitae, is a compact, slow-growing ornamental conifer widely used in Indian gardens. Its distinctive flat, fan-shaped sprays of scale-like green foliage, arranged in vertical planes, resemble a peacock's feather, giving the plant its Hindi name. Naturally forming a dense, conical to rounded shape, it is ideal for formal hedges, borders, foundation plantings and pots. Hardy and tolerant of heat, pruning and varied soils, it stays attractive year-round and needs little care. Native to East Asia, it adapts well to the plains and hills of India and is a favourite for low-maintenance evergreen structure.\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\u003eCupressaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina and East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3 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\u003eScale-like green, flat vertical sprays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtropical to temperate\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; water when topsoil dries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy soil; tolerates many soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-40 C; hardy and adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced fertilizer in spring and monsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShears well into hedges and shapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot potted plants every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings and seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider mites and bagworms in dry heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly 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\u003ePopular as a clipped hedge, screen, border and foundation shrub, and as a potted ornamental for entrances, balconies and formal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrives across most of India in full sun with well-drained soil; in dry summers water regularly and watch for spider mites, hosing down foliage to keep it lush green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Morpankhi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of soil dry out, roughly 2-3 times a week in summer and less in cooler weather. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Morpankhi need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to light shade, with at least 4-6 hours of direct light to keep foliage dense and well coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Morpankhi safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most arborvitae, it is mildly toxic if eaten, so keep pets from chewing the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Morpankhi be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is excellent in pots for balconies and entrances. Use well-drained soil and repot every 2-3 years as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is Morpankhi propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings and from seeds, with cuttings being the quicker and more reliable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Morpankhi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn hot, dry conditions spider mites and bagworms can attack, causing browning. Hose down foliage and treat with neem or miticide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Morpankhi produce flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a conifer it does not have showy flowers; it is grown purely for its attractive evergreen, fan-like foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Morpankhi an indoor or outdoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is mainly an outdoor plant needing good light, though potted specimens can sit in very bright spots for short spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of the plant poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is mildly toxic if ingested, so it is best kept away from young children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for Morpankhi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and again during the monsoon to support steady, healthy green growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256257741046,"sku":"PLT-MORPANKHI-P12-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-Morpankhi-ThujaCompacta-Plant-1-503899_8b3d1339-4224-4263-b448-6d72655ca883.jpg?v=1783922852","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/morpankhi-12-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}