Description
It is a hemiparasitic tree, native to semi-arid areas of the Indian subcontinent.Santalum album or Indian sandalwood is a small tropical tree, and is the most commonly known source of sandalwood. It is native to India, Indonesia, and the Malay Archipelago. This species has historically been cultivated, processed and traded since ancient times.Plant Specifications
Plant Height
24 inch (61 cm)
Plant Spread
6 inch (15 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Indian sandalwood
Maximum Reachable Height
15-90 cm
Flower Colour
white
Bloom Time
December-January
Difficulty Level
easy to grow
Planting and careIt should be planted in good sunlight and does not require a lot of water. The tree starts to flower after 7 years. When the tree is still young the flowers are white and with age they turn red or orange. The trunk of the tree starts to develop its fragrance after about 10 years of growth. The tree is parasitic so it gathers nutrients from its surrounding environment. White Sandalwood Tree careIt normally grows in sandy or stony red soils, but a wide range of soil types are inhabited. This habitat has a temperature range from 0 to 38 °C and annual rainfall between 500 and 3000 mm.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Watering
Medium
Soil
well-drained soil
Temperature
38 °C
Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer
White Sandalwood Tree special featureThe species have been utilized since ancient times for curing a number of ailments and diseases. White Sandalwood Tree uses
Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
For treating gastric irritability
To relieve headache and control the body temperature during fever
For healing inflamed skin
in curing scabies and even for the removal of pimples
etc
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