Drumstick tree.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

30 to 40 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 12

Blütezeit

Spring to early summer

Pflege

This plant loves heat and needs to be kept in a spot with full sun. Let the soil dry out significantly between waterings to avoid root rot. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet.

Gießen

Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely before watering again.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to support its rapid growth.

Schneiden

Trim back the branches regularly to keep the tree at a manageable size and encourage bushier growth.

Umtopfen

Repot when the roots begin to circle the bottom of the container or the growth slows down.

Boden

Well draining, sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.3 to 7.0

Temperatur

10 bis 40°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

20 bis 60%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The roots and bark contain spirochin, which can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.

Kinder

The long, heavy seed pods can be a falling hazard for small children if they are playing directly beneath the canopy.

Kontaktallergene

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen can trigger allergic reactions in some people during the flowering season.

Essbarkeit

While leaves and pods are widely consumed, consult a professional before consuming roots or bark as they contain potentially harmful alkaloids.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Feathery, tripinnate compound leaves
• Fragrant, cream colored flowers
• Long, pendulous, drumstick shaped seed pods
• Soft, corky, greyish bark

Höhe

5 bis 12m

Breite

2 bis 6m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, cream, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

green, brown, Summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — This occurs when the soil remains consistently waterlogged for too long.
• Caterpillars — Various larvae may feed on the foliage during the growing season.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Summer

Überwinterung

In cooler regions, bring the plant indoors before the first frost. Reduce watering significantly during the winter months as the plant enters dormancy.

Im Kübel

It is well-suited for large containers, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is at least 40 liters in volume.

Plant shallow-rooted herbs beneath the tree to maximize space without competing for deep soil nutrients.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Basil — Basil thrives in similar sunny, warm conditions and benefits from the light shade provided by the tree.
• Sweet Potato — This ground cover helps retain soil moisture and suppresses weeds beneath the tree.

Ähnliche Arten

• Moringa stenopetala — This related species is also drought-tolerant and produces edible leaves.

Botanisches

Familie

Moringaceae

Gattung

Moringa

Ordnung

Brassicales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Sub-Himalayan tracts of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Artenschutz

This species is not currently listed as threatened or endangered in its native range.

It thrives in dry, sandy soils and is highly adapted to survive in arid, tropical environments.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary leaves, nutritional supplement, water purification, ornamental shade

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, it grows well in containers if you prune it regularly to manage its size.

How often should I water it?

Water it deeply but allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Moringa comes from the Tamil word murungai, while oleifera refers to its oil-bearing seeds.

Gut zu wissen

• It is nicknamed the miracle tree due to its high nutrient density.
• The seeds can be crushed and used to clarify murky water.
• It grows very rapidly, sometimes reaching 3 meters in its first year.
• Every part of the tree has been used in traditional medicine systems.

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