Mahua Plant
Madhuca longifolia, known as Mahua, is a slow-growing hardy tree reaching 20-25m, prefers loamy or clay soil, full sun, and has edible and medicinal benefits.
Habit
Tree
Height
8 to 12 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.2 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20 to 40 kg per plant
NPK ratio
4:03:02
life Span
30 to 50 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Oil Extraction
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize with balanced fertilizer every 3 months.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids.
Symptoms
Brown/black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting of leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Boreholes in stems, sawdust-like frass Curling, yellowing leaves.
Organic Remedies
Prune affected leaves, neem oil, Improve soil drainage, reduce watering, use pheromone traps, Insecticidal soap.
In-Organic Remedies
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Fungicides containing sulfur, Insecticides containing chlorpyrifos, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.