Miswak tree, Salvadora Persica - Plant

Like any tree Salvadora Persica has fruits. They are fleshy berries about 1 cm in diameter. Each of them contains single seed. Miswak tree is a small tree or even a shrub that can grow on dunes, or which live along river banks.

Plant Specifications

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

• Common Name: Miswak, Siwak, Salvadora Persica, Peelu, Arak, El-Arak,Miswak tree, Arak, Khara Jal, Miswak, Meswak, Mustard Tree, Pilu, Saltbush, Siwak, Toothbrush Tree
• Maximum Reachable Height: 20-30 ft
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Planting and care

Mulch with an organic material, such as dry grass clippings, straw, aged manure, or a mixture of these.

Miswak tree care

• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Normal
• Soil: Loamy soil
• Temperature: 20 to 40 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer

Miswak tree special featureIts valuable to the local people because it contains many active compounds which promote good health.

Miswak tree uses

• Medicinal Use: Used for tooth paste