Mountain Ebony
| Mountain Ebony (Bauhinia variegata) grows up to 30 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is not edible but has medicinal uses. |
Habit
Tree
Height
10-12 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25-35°C
Humidity (%)
70-80
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
500-1000 g
Flowering Time
Winter, Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental tree
NPK ratio
15:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
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Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Symptoms
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, Compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides