Bakul, Maulsari, Vajradhanthi - Plant

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 care

Water 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