Bael Fruit Plant
TGP1038
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Description
About Bel Tree (Grafted)
Bael is botanically known as Aegle marmelos ant it is a deciduous tree with trifoliate leaves. The branches sometimes bear long straight spines. The bark is shallowly furrowed and corky. Bael is an indigenous fruit tree in India.
Bael grows in wild and semi-wild in the North India states of Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. It is considered holy in Hindu religion and the leaves are used as offerings for Lord Shiva. The flowering season starts in late May. It has pale yellowish green sweetly scented flowers. The slightly pear-shaped fruits are green in color and turn yellowish on ripening.
Plant Specifications
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Plant Height |
12 inch (30 cm) |
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Plant Spread |
6 inch (15 cm) |
*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
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Common Name |
Bael Leaf, bael, bilvam, bilvapatram, bilva patram |
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Maximum Reachable Height |
10 M |
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Compatibility |
Can be grown on Terrace & Ground |
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Bloom Time |
April-May |
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Pot Size |
Min 15”width x 22-24” depth |
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Sunlight |
· More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant. |
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Watering |
· Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. · Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. · Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
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Soil |
· The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
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Fertilizer |
· During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
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