{"product_id":"white-sandalwood-tree-6-grow-bag","title":"White Sandalwood Tree - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite or Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album), known as Chandan, is a small evergreen tree native to southern India and long associated with Karnataka, where it is the state tree. It is a root hemiparasite: while it photosynthesises with its own leaves, it draws water and nutrients from neighbouring host plants through specialised root connections (haustoria), so it must be grown alongside suitable hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree is prized not for its appearance but for its fragrant, oil-rich heartwood, which deepens in scent as the tree matures over 12-15 years or more. The heartwood and its distilled oil are used in attars, agarbatti (incense), soaps, cosmetics and Ayurvedic preparations, and the wood is carved into idols and ornaments. Because of overexploitation it is a protected species, and harvesting and trade are regulated under state laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a slow, long-term planting suited to gardens, farm boundaries and agroforestry plots in warm, well-drained locations across peninsular 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\u003eSantalaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeninsular India (notably Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) and parts of Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-9 m, occasionally up to 12-18 m in age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m crown\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, opposite, ovate-lanceolate glossy green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall flowers, straw-yellow turning reddish-purple\/brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly March-April and again around October-November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical; suited to most of peninsular and central 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 plenty of direct light, especially once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water young plants regularly but never waterlog. Drought-tolerant once established; avoid soggy soil which causes root rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained red ferruginous loam, sandy loam or gravelly soil; tolerates poor soils and prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH. Good drainage is essential.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at roughly 12-35 C; tolerates Indian summer heat but young plants need protection from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; suits the moderate humidity of peninsular India.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding; apply well-rotted farmyard manure or compost. Avoid heavy nitrogen. Healthy host plants matter more than direct fertiliser.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; remove dead or damaged wood only. Do not heavily prune as the heartwood is the valued part.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf container-grown as a sapling, transplant to ground within 1-2 years; it must reach a host plant to thrive long term.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly by seed (pre-treat\/scarify for better germination); always grow with a host plant such as red gram (arhar), Casuarina or other leguminous hosts nearby.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpike disease (a phytoplasma) is the most serious threat; also watch for sapsuckers and root rot in poorly drained soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sandalwood is one of India\u0026amp;#039;s most valued aromatic trees, used for:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fragrant heartwood for carving idols, ornaments and beads.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Sandalwood oil (chandan tail) for perfumes, attars, soaps and cosmetics.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Agarbatti (incense) and dhoop for worship and rituals.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ayurvedic and traditional skincare uses such as cooling chandan paste\/face packs.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Long-term agroforestry and farm-boundary planting as a high-value timber crop.\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 they establish with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Always plant a host alongside: a primary host like red gram\/pigeon pea (arhar) near the seedling and a long-term perennial host such as Casuarina or a leguminous tree within a couple of metres, as sandalwood depends on hosts for nutrients.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose a well-drained, sunny spot; avoid low-lying waterlogged ground. Protect young plants from grazing and frost. Be patient: useful heartwood takes 12-15\u0026amp;#43; years to form. Note that sandalwood is a regulated\/protected species in India, so check your state\u0026amp;#039;s rules on growing, cutting and selling before planting commercially.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does a sandalwood tree need a host plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantalum album is a root hemiparasite. Though it has green leaves, it draws much of its water and nutrients from neighbouring plants through root attachments, so it grows poorly unless a suitable host (e.g. red gram, Casuarina or a leguminous plant) is grown nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take for sandalwood to mature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is slow-growing. Trees take roughly 12-15 years or more to develop the fragrant, commercially valuable heartwood, with scent and oil content improving as the tree ages further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it legal to grow and sell sandalwood in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can grow sandalwood on your own land, but it is a protected species and its felling, transport and sale are regulated by state forest laws. Check and follow your state\u0026amp;#039;s rules before harvesting or selling wood or oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049607954678,"sku":"PLT-WHITESANDALW-B06-NA","price":70.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/LNwCwtxq31QAeNB5qe8jNKfZbdbkBq5s4a6ooN4K.png?v=1782712247","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/white-sandalwood-tree-6-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}