Bakul, Maulsari, Vajradhanthi – Plant – BMV-136263

Description

Maulsari originates in the Indian subcontinent. Deemed one of the holiest trees appears in Sanskrit literature & in Indian epic, Ramayan.
Maulsari, also known as Indian medlar, originates in the Indian subcontinent. One Hindu legend holds that if wine is sprinkled on the mouth of a beautiful woman, maulsaris aromatic blossoms will spring forth. Large evergreen tree with dark grey fissured bark and densely spreading crown; Leaves oblong, glabrous and leathery with wavy margins, Flowers white, fragrant, axillary, solitary or fascicled, Fruits ovoid or ellipsoid berries, Seeds 1-2 per fruit, ovoid, compressed, greyish brown and shiny.Plant Specifications

Plant Height
25 inch (64 cm)

Plant Spread
8 inch (20 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name
Bakul, Maulsari, Vajradhanthi, Spanish cherry

Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 20 ft

Flower Colour
Yellowish white

Bloom Time
Summer

Difficulty Level
Easy to grow

Planting and careWater a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.Fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.Bakul care
Planting season of this plant is in monsoon season. Dig a pit 45 X 45 X 45 cm and add vermicompost. After planting, watering should be done.

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Moderately

Soil
well-drained soil

Temperature
25 to 35 degree C

Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer

Bakul special feature
Fragrant flowers
Bakul uses