{"product_id":"red-sandalwood-tree-red-10-grow-bag","title":"Red Sandalwood Tree Red - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Sandalwood, or Lal Chandan (Pterocarpus santalinus), is a small to medium deciduous tree endemic to the dry hills of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned for its richly coloured red heartwood, which has long been used for dyes, fine furniture, carvings and traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree grows slowly to about 5-8 metres, with trifoliate compound leaves and small yellow pea-like flowers followed by flat winged pods. It thrives in hot, semi-arid conditions on poor, well-drained red and gravelly soils, making it well suited to dry tropical regions of South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Red Sandalwood (Red Sanders) is a globally protected, CITES-listed species whose trade and felling are regulated in India. Cultivation for conservation and approved use is encouraged, but harvesting and sale are subject to forest department rules.\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 (Leguminosae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Ghats, South India (endemic to Andhra Pradesh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 m (occasionally up to 10 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m\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\u003eDeciduous; alternate trifoliate compound leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer to early monsoon (April-June)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and semi-arid; warm, frost-free 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; needs bright, direct light all day for healthy growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate when young; highly drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained gravelly, rocky or lateritic red soils; tolerates poor, stony ground; near-neutral pH.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 25-40 C; tolerates intense 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\u003eLow to moderate; suited to dry climates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow feeder; apply organic compost or well-rotted manure once a year in young trees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; remove dead, damaged or crossing branches to shape young trees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor potted saplings, shift to a larger pot every 1-2 years before transplanting to open ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly by seed (scarified and soaked before sowing; germination is slow and erratic); also by root suckers.\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 stem\/shoot borers and leaf-eating caterpillars on young plants.\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;Red Sandalwood is valued in India for several traditional uses:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Heartwood yields a natural red dye (santalin) used for colouring and in cosmetics.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The wood is used in fine carvings, furniture, musical instruments and religious articles.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In Ayurveda, the heartwood is used in cooling skin pastes and traditional formulations.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Planted for conservation, avenue and homestead greening in dry regions.\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 (June-July) so young roots establish with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose a hot, open, full-sun spot with sharply drained soil; raise the planting mound on heavy or clayey ground to prevent waterlogging.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Water regularly for the first 1-2 years, then reduce as the tree is very drought-hardy. Protect young plants from frost in North India winters. Expect slow growth and be patient.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Red Sandalwood grow and how big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a slow-growing tree, typically reaching 5-8 metres (sometimes up to 10 m). Expect modest growth each year; it rewards patience over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat climate and soil does Lal Chandan need in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits hot, semi-arid and tropical regions with full sun. It prefers well-drained gravelly or lateritic red soils, tolerates poor stony ground, and dislikes waterlogging and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it legal to grow and sell Red Sandalwood in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Sandalwood (Red Sanders) is a CITES-protected species; you can grow it, but felling, transport and trade of its wood are regulated by forest authorities. Check local rules before harvesting or selling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256316887286,"sku":"PLT-REDSANDALWOO-B10-RED","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/aTyKG9UtUVzosg6YpHyrB5Wxfyf4K1PZUY2Rhmvf.jpg?v=1783923626","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/red-sandalwood-tree-red-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}