Drumstick tree.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

30 to 40 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 12

Floración

Spring to early summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.3 to 7.0

Temperatura

10 a 40°C

Humedad

20 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

5 a 12m

Anchura

2 a 6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, cream, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

green, brown, Summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• 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.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Summer

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Moringaceae

Género

Moringa

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

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

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary leaves, nutritional supplement, water purification, ornamental shade

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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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