{"product_id":"nagkesar-6-grow-bag","title":"Nagkesar - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesua ferrea, known as Nagkesar or Indian Rose Chestnut, is a handsome evergreen tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is famous for its ornamental young foliage, which emerges in brilliant shades of red, pink and bronze before maturing to deep glossy green, and for its heavily fragrant white flowers with a dense golden centre of stamens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree is slow-growing but extremely long-lived, with very hard, dense heartwood that gives it the alternate name Ironwood. In India it carries deep cultural and religious significance and the dried flowers and stamens are widely used in Ayurveda. It is well suited to warm, humid regions of India and makes a fine avenue, temple-garden or large-garden specimen.\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\u003eCalophyllaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 15-30 m in the open ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 m canopy spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; new leaves flush red-pink to bronze, maturing to glossy dark green, narrow lance-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite petals with a prominent golden-yellow centre of stamens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly summer to early monsoon (roughly March-June in most of India)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical humid regions\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 partial shade; young plants tolerate light shade, mature trees prefer full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular watering to keep soil moist while young; established trees are moderately drought-tolerant but prefer consistent moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter; tolerates slightly acidic soils, dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 20-35 C; sensitive to frost and prolonged cold\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 typical of tropical India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply well-rotted compost or organic manure annually; a balanced NPK feed in the growing season aids establishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal pruning needed; remove dead, damaged or crossing branches to shape the canopy when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest grown in ground; if container-grown when young, pot up every 1-2 years before transplanting out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly from fresh seed, which loses viability quickly; semi-hardwood cuttings and layering are possible but slow\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, scale or mealybugs; root rot in waterlogged soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Nagkesar is a multipurpose tree with ornamental, cultural and medicinal value in India.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ornamental avenue, temple-garden and large-garden specimen, prized for its colourful red new foliage and fragrant flowers\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dried flowers and stamens are an important Ayurvedic drug used in traditional formulations\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flowers are used in religious offerings and to scent and stuff pillows and cushions\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The extremely hard, durable Ironwood timber is used for heavy construction, beams and railway sleepers\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Seed oil has traditional medicinal and lamp-oil uses\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant young Nagkesar at the start of the monsoon (June-July) so seedlings establish with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose a deep, fertile, well-drained spot with shelter from cold winds in North India, as the tree dislikes frost. Keep the soil consistently moist for the first few years and mulch with organic matter to protect surface roots.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow fresh seed immediately as it loses viability fast. Be patient: this is a slow grower that rewards over decades, so give it permanent space away from buildings and overhead lines.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves of Nagkesar red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bright red, pink and bronze colour of young Nagkesar leaves is a natural feature caused by pigments that protect the tender new growth; the leaves gradually turn glossy dark green as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Nagkesar a fast-growing tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Mesua ferrea is a slow-growing but very long-lived tree. It needs patience and a permanent, deep, well-drained spot, but it eventually forms a dense, handsome evergreen canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Nagkesar used for in Ayurveda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dried flowers and golden stamens of Nagkesar are a well-known Ayurvedic ingredient used in many traditional formulations. Use any medicinal product only under qualified guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048867332342,"sku":"PLT-NAGKESAR-B06-NA","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-nagkesar-tree-of-aslesha-nakshatra-cancer-or-kark-rashi-plant-16969041215628.jpg?v=1782711671","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/nagkesar-6-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}