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White Sandalwood Tree, Chandan Tree - Plant

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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 care

It should be planted in good sunlight and does not require a lot of water. The tree starts to flower after 7 yea 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 care

It 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 feature

The 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Chandan tree growing time?

Chandan tree is grown during April-May.

Where chandan tree found?

Chandan trees are found in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Manipur.

Chandan tree scientific name?

Santalum album is scientific name of Chandan tree.

How to plant chandan tree?

To plant Chandan tree consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July)

How to grow chandan tree?

Chandan tree is grown by seeds. Consider the following points to grow plant.
1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(June-July).

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