Butea monosperma var. lutea (copy)
Butea monosperma var. monosperma

White Palash Plant

White Palash (Butea monosperma 'Shweta'), a rare deciduous tree, grows 10-15 m with slow growth in well-drained sandy-loam soil, thrives in full sun with low moisture, is non-edible with medicinal benefits, and produces 2.5 cm white flowers in Feb-Apr.


Picture illustrating White Palash plant

Habit

Deciduous Tree

Height

10-15 m

Growth

Slow

Soil

Well-drained, sandy-loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Low; drought-tolerant

Edible

No

Medicinal

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Origin

South Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical/Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-40

Humidity (%)

40-60

Potting media

50% sand, 30% loam, 20% compost

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Water sparingly, once every 10-14 days when established

Plant Weight 

~50-100 kg

Flowering Time

Feb-Apr

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.5-7.5

Soil EC

0.5-1.5

Yield Per Plant 

Gum: 1-2 kg

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

50-80 years

Health Benefits

Supports digestion, skin health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% sand, 40% loam, 20% perlite


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Apply balanced fertilizer every 3 months

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Root Rot, Spider Mites 

Brown/black spots on leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Yellowing, wilting of plants, Yellowing, stippling on leaves 

Prune affected leaves, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, reduce watering.  

In-Organic Remedies

 Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing sulfur ,Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Acaricides 

Butea monosperma var. monosperma (copy)
Butea monosperma var. monosperma