Vibhitaki
Terminalia bellirica or Vibhitaki, is a hardy tree growing 10-15m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and is used for medicinal purposes.
Habit
Tree
Height
10 to 20 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
10 to 20 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.2 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50 to 100 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
30 to 50 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Aphids, Whiteflies
White powdery patches on leaves, Brown/black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting of plants, Curling, yellowing leaves ,Yellowing, stunted growth
Prune affected areas, apply neem oil, Improve soil drainage, reduce watering, Insecticidal soap, Sticky traps.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Copper-based fungicides ,Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Insecticides like pyrethroids