Khirni Plant
Mimusops elengi, or Khirni, is a hardy tree growing 10-15m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
8-10 meters
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
25-30
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Loamy, organic compost
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-1,000 grams
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
0.4-0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10 or 5:10:10
life Span
30+ years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, antioxidant-rich
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Knot Nematodes, Aphids, Fruit Rot.
Yellow to brown lesions on leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Galls on roots, stunted growth, Curling, yellowing leaves, Soft, decaying fruit.
Neem oil, prune affected leaves, Apply sulfur-based sprays, Organic mulch, marigold as trap crop, Insecticidal soap, Improve air circulation, remove affected fruit.
Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides with copper or mancozeb.