Malabar Nut [Addasaram]
The Malabar Nut is a shrub that grows 1-2.5 meters tall, moderately hardy, with moderate growth in well-drained loamy soil, tolerates partial shade, prefers moderate to wet moisture levels, is non-edible, and medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3 to 5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate to wet
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
5 to 10 kg per plant
NPK ratio
3:02:01
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Digestive Aid
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% garden soil, 30% compost, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Anthracnose, Rust.
Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, Distorted and yellowing leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Soil-applied fungicides.