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Drumstick tree.
Moringa oleifera
Prononciation mor-IN-gah oh-lee-IF-er-ah
Aussi appelée Ben oil tree, Benzoil tree, Bènbòm, Drumstick Tree, Horse-Radish Tree, Horseradish tree, Horseradishtree, Miracle Tree
The drumstick tree is a fast growing, drought resistant plant native to parts of Africa and Asia. It is highly valued for its edible leaves, pods, and seeds which are packed with nutrients. You will find it thrives best in warm climates with plenty of sun.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous tree
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 30 to 40 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
- Rusticité
- USDA 9 à 12
- Floraison
- Spring to early summer
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely before watering again.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to support its rapid growth.
- Taille
- Trim back the branches regularly to keep the tree at a manageable size and encourage bushier growth.
- Rempotage
- Repot when the roots begin to circle the bottom of the container or the growth slows down.
- Sol
- Well draining, sandy or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.3 to 7.0
- Température
- 10 à 40°C
- Humidité
- 20 à 60%
- Résistance à la sécheresse
- Élevée
- Durée de vie
- Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years.
- Parfum
- Léger
- Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins
- Moyenne
Signes qu'il faut rempoter
- Roots growing out of drainage holes
- Water running straight through the pot
- Stunted growth despite proper care
Sécurité
- Humains
- The roots and bark contain spirochin, which can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.
- Enfants
- The long, heavy seed pods can be a falling hazard for small children if they are playing directly beneath the canopy.
- Allergènes de contact
- The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Allergènes aéroportés
- Pollen can trigger allergic reactions in some people during the flowering season.
- Comestibilité
- While leaves and pods are widely consumed, consult a professional before consuming roots or bark as they contain potentially harmful alkaloids.
Comment l'identifier
- Feathery, tripinnate compound leaves
- Fragrant, cream colored flowers
- Long, pendulous, drumstick shaped seed pods
- Soft, corky, greyish bark
- Hauteur
- 5 à 12m
- Envergure
- 2 à 6m
- Feuilles
- green, deciduous
- Fleurs
- white, cream, 1 à 2cm
- Fruits
- green, brown, Summer to autumn
Problèmes courants
- 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.
La cultiver
- Multiplication
- seed, cuttings
- Quand planter
- Spring, Summer
- Hivernage
- In cooler regions, bring the plant indoors before the first frost. Reduce watering significantly during the winter months as the plant enters dormancy.
- En pot
- It is well-suited for large containers, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is at least 40 liters in volume.
Seed propagation
- 1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.
- 2. Plant in well-draining potting mix.
- 3. Keep in a warm, sunny location.
- 4. Water sparingly until germination.
Plant shallow-rooted herbs beneath the tree to maximize space without competing for deep soil nutrients.
Bonnes associations
- 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.
Espèces similaires
- Moringa stenopetala — This related species is also drought-tolerant and produces edible leaves.
Science
- Famille
- Moringaceae
- Genre
- Moringa
- Ordre
- Brassicales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
- Région d'origine
- Sub-Himalayan tracts of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
- Préservation
- 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.
- Intérêt pour la faune
- nectar source
- Pollinisateurs
- abeilles, papillons
- Utilisations
- culinary leaves, nutritional supplement, water purification, ornamental shade
Au fil des saisons
Repères écologiques
- Salinité
- 3/9
- Réaction du sol
- 6/9
- Lumière
- 8/9
- Température
- 8/9
- Humidité
- 2/9
- Nutriments
- 4/9
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Ce qu'on demande souvent
- 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.
D'où vient le nom
The name Moringa comes from the Tamil word murungai, while oleifera refers to its oil-bearing seeds.
Bon à savoir
- 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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