Description
A drought resistant shrub with milky sap. It is a poisonous plant but with certain medicinal uses. The pods come as twins.
Calotropis procera is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native to North Africa, Tropical Africa, Western Asia, South Asia, and Indochina.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 13 inch (33 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
| Common Name | Mandar, Rui,Calotropis procera,Rubber bush, apple of Sodom. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6 to 8 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pale purple to white |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Mandar care
If its too shady, the stems will attempt to lean towards the sun or get spindly and fall over. Most of the popular varieties prefer acidic to neutral soil, but some are lime-tolerant or prefer alkaline soils (e.g.Madonna lilies). Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 55 to 60 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Mandar special feature
Where winter hardy, grow as a hedge or train as a small tree. Where not winter hardy, grow in containers which must be overwintered indoo Could be grown as an annual where not winter hardy.
Mandar uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area