Plant Families

THESPESIA POPULNEA

₹300.00

Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the Portia Tree or Indian Tulip Tree, is a fast-growing, evergreen coastal tree admired for its attractive heart-shaped leaves and hibiscus-like yellow flowers with dark centers. It is highly tolerant to saline soils and coastal winds, making it ideal for seaside landscaping, beach avenues, and erosion control. The tree also has traditional uses in medicine and woodworking due to its durable wood and therapeutic bark.

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THESPESIA POPULNEA

₹300.00

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🎁 Free Grow Bags with orders: ₹199 (1 bag) | ₹299 (2 bags) | ₹499 (4 bags)

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CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 12 to 18 inches
3.Watering – When the top layer of the soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 30 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green
4.Flowers – Yellow with maroon center, hibiscus-like
5.Type – Outdoor, coastal landscapes, shade tree
6.Feed – Organic compost every 6–8 weeks during active growth
7.Watering – Moderate; drought tolerant once established
8.Soil – Sandy to loamy, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the root ball.
2.Place the sapling (with the net pot) at the center of the hole.
3.Fill the hole with loosened soil, gently firming it around the base.
4.Water thoroughly and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Thespesia populnea
2.Common names: Portia Tree, Indian Tulip Tree, Milo Tree, Pacific Rosewood
3.Hindi: पारसी पीपल (Pārsi Pīpal)
4.Tamil: பூவாரம் (Pūvāram)
5.Telugu: గంగరావి (Gangarāvi)
6.Kannada: ದಾರದ ಹೂವು (Dārada Hoovu)
7.Marathi: पारशी पिंपळ (Pārshī Pimpal)
8.Malayalam: പാരാതി (Pārāti)