Moringa plant is called the Oleifera plant, drumstick tree, golden rain tree, horseradish tree and benziol tree. This highly drought resistant deciduous tree is grown for the leaves, oil and living fence. In parts of the world people use the oil derived from the sees. some places used the moringa tree for water purification.
The moringa plant tree typically grows in tropical and semi-arid areas in the ground. It makes a great container plant. Continual cropping of the branches will give you a bush verses a tree form in containers. Hardiness range is 9 to 10 and prefers not to be water logged which can cause rot.
In home gardens use the Moringa as a great living fences or bonsai plant. Its medical uses are documented on the internet. Please note it’s your responsibility to do your research before consuming or using any parts of plants offers.
Soil, Water and Sun for the Moringa Plant
Use good draining soil mix with some organic material. Yes, a good potting soil with coir not moss is preferred for the moringa plant. The moringa will handle a lot of water if you use the right soil but it does not need it. Let the soil dry between watering. No soggy soil what-so-ever.
Yes, the moringa plant loves the sun and heat. When you first receive your plant protect it from direct sun and high winds for the first couple weeks. After two weeks give it as much sun as you like! Long hours of sunlight or filter sunlight is best for a healthy plant.
Fertilizer for the Moringa Plant
On the Moringa Plant use a released during the rainy season. During spring/summer (wet season) we supplement the time released with Dyna-Gro Grow to give it a boost of micro-nutrients once a month.
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