CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1 inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate to Difficult (requires a host plant for best growth)
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet (sometimes taller)
3.Leaves Color – Light green, smooth-edged, ovate
4.Flowers – Small, reddish to purplish-brown with a distinct fragrance
5.Wood – Yellowish-brown, fragrant heartwood
6.Type – Outdoor, aromatic and medicinal tree
7.Feed – Organic compost once every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Well-draining red loam or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sunlight for healthy growth
11.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–100°F (18°C–38°C); thrives in semi-arid to dry tropical climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, open site with well-draining soil.
2.Plant near a suitable host plant (like legumes or grasses) to support root parasitism.
3.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
4.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
5.Cover with soil, press gently around the base, and water thoroughly.
6.Monitor host plant and sandalwood growth together; ensure both are healthy.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Santalum album
2.Common names: Indian Sandalwood, East Indian Sandalwood
3.Hindi: चंदन (Chandan)
4.Tamil: சாந்தனம் (Chāntanam)
5.Telugu: గంధపు చెట్టు (Gandhapu Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಗಂಧದ ಮರ (Gandhada Mara)
7.Marathi: चंदन (Chandan)
8.Malayalam: ചന്ദനം (Chandanam)