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Shahtoot, Mulberry, Tuti (Small Leaves) - Plant

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Description

Growing Mulberry plant is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know that the importance of its leaves and frutis, and how to care for Mulberry plants, you will be rewarded with many years of beautiful sweet fruits.

    What makes it special:
  • One of the best attractive nutrient rich fruit plants.
  • Low maintenance plant and easy to grow.
  • Perfect plant for outdoor .

This product does not have the flowers and fruits at the time of shipping. Afterward, the plant will bloom and have the lovely fruits.

Morus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, and it is a small deciduous fast growing trees commonly known as mulberries, growing wild and under cultivation in many temperate regions of India.The plant has three main species by color of its fruits: white, red, and black mulberry.The leaves are simple and alternately arranged, and often lobed and serrated on the margin. Immature fruits are white, green, or pale yellow. The fruit turns from pink to red while ripening, then dark purple or black, and has a sweet flavor when fully ripe. The plants are usually pruned once a year during the monsoon season to a height of 1.5,1.8 m (5,6 ft) and allowed to grow with a maximum of 8,10 shoots at the crown.Fruits are good source of iron, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Mulberry plant are good shade giving in the garden. Staking mulberry trees in the early years will prevent windrock, leading to good root development. Shahtoot responds to applied water and nutrients. Shahtoot can be pruned during winter dormancy or rainy season.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 24 inch (61 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Shahtoot, Mulberry, Tuti
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 18 meter
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time August-October and February-May
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care


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Sunlight

  • Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development.
  • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing of Shahtoot plant.
  • Watering
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
  • Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
  • Application of Fertilizer
  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
  • Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (August-October and February-March)
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
  • Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

  • Donts
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • Avoid applying water in hot afternoon because it may cause fungus infection.
  • Shahtoot care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
  • Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

  • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Natural bright light with morning sunlight(more than 6 hours)
    Watering Apply 4 cup(approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch
    Soil Well drained, fertile and rich in organic content
    Temperature 20-28 Degree Celcius
    Fertilizer Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (August-October and February-March)
    Harvest Season October-December and June-July

    Shahtoot special feature

    Nutritional rich fruits and large green leaves.

    Shahtoot uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • Mulberry plant are mainly used for its large foliage and sometimes as shade giving plant

    Medicinal Use:

    • Popularly fruits, roots and leaves of Mulberry are used for the treatment of dizziness, insomnia, premature aging, and they also have a protective effect against atherosclerosis, liver kidney disorders and inflammation
    • Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines

    Culinary Use:

    • Jams and sherbets, Mulberries are used in pies, tarts, wines, cordials, and herbal teas

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to grow mulberry plant?

    Mulberry Plant is grown by seeds and cuttings. 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).

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    When to plant mulberry bush?

    Mulberry is mainly planted in the month of July – August.

    Are mulberry poisonous?

    No, Mulberries are not poisonous as per published research findings.

    Where to plant mulberry bush?

    You can plant a Mulberry plant preferably outdoors, in pot or in ground at a spot receiving direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    How to eat mulberry fruit?

    You can mix fresh Mulberries with other fruits, add them to smoothies, put them in salads, or just eat them as they are.

    How to propagate mulberry plant?

    You can propagate a Mulberry plant through seeds or cuttings. To propagate Mulberry by cuttings consider the following points.
    1. To propagate take pencil size cutting of well mature stem to a length of 16-18 cm and remove any flowers leaves from it.
    2. Then dip bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, and Place the 3/4 portion cutting into a small container with well-draining soil and water the cuttings.
    3. Rooting will start within 1-2 week.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    How to plant mulberry tree?

    To Plant Mulberry plant 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 which is 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 bright 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 direct bright 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).

    Can you plant a mulberry tree in a pot?

    Yes you can plant a Mulberry tree in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.

    Can you eat mulberry fruit?

    Yes, you can eat Mulberry fruit.

    Does mulberry fruit have seeds?

    Yes, Mulberry fruit has seeds.

    When to plant mulberry seeds?

    Plant Mulberry seeds in the month of July – August.

    What is mulberry plant?

    Mulberry is perennial deciduous fruit plant in the family Moraceae.

    How to prune mulberry plant?

    Plant need little pruning to develop a strong structure. Remove broken, dead, dying, or damaged branches by using clean cutting shear.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    How to plant mulberry cuttings?

    To plant Mulberry cuttings consider the following points.
    1. To propagate take pencil size cutting of well mature stem to a length of 16-18 cm and remove any flowers leaves from it.
    2. Then dip bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, and Place the 3/4 portion cutting into a small container with well-draining soil and water the cuttings.
    3. Rooting will start within 1-2 week.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    When to plant mulberry cuttings?

    Plant Mulberry cuttings in January-February month

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