Rain Tree Plant
Albizia saman, or Rain Tree, grows 50-80 ft tall, moderate growth rate, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, medium moisture, not edible, and no medicinal uses.
Habit
Deciduous tree
Height
10 to 15 m
Growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Tolerates partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 to 50 years
Health Benefits
Timber, Shade
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize once in spring with slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery mildew, Anthracnose, Root rot, Leaf spot, Sooty mold
Powdery white coating, brown or black leaf spots, leaf drop, wilting
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine for cold, cough, and diarrhea.
· Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.