The neem tree plant, an easy to grow exotic tree, can reach a height of 49–66 ft when planted in the ground in zones 9 through 11. However, most people grow them in pots. It’s an evergreen but will lose leaves during severe drought conditions or cold weather. Helps purify the air indoors too!
Great as a starter bonsai plant or grow for medical purposes. The branches are wide spreading which creates a crown. Dried Neem leaves are used as a natural insect repellent and burnt in the tropical regions to keep away mosquitoes.
The neem tree provides attractive foliage as a indoor or patio. Protect it from cold. Unless you are growing as a bonsai plant put the neem tree plant in a 1..2 gallon pot for the first couple years. The plant will only grow as large as the pot allows.
Neem Tree Soil Water and Sun
Use good draining soil mix. Do not use garden soil or potting soil with water management agents that retains water. Yes, most cactus mixes will work.
Neem 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. Extended cool weather with temperatures below 35 F. (5 C.) will cause the tree to drop its leaves. Our advice is to bring them in due cold periods!
Yes, the neem tree likes the sun. 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
AdeniumRose Company uses the same time released 6-6-6 or 7-7-7 (depending upon stock) as we do for our adeniums, plumerias, hoyas and other plants. During spring/summer (wet season) we supplement the neem tree with Dyna-Gro Grow to give it a boost of micro-nutrients once a month.
Neem Tree Usage
Tons of usages and starting to be highly sought after in the USA. Uses include the bark, fast growing wood source, oil from the seeds as natural pest control, flowers for honey bees, decorative leaves, Bonsai and much more. Do your research before using an plant parts.
The neem tree is becoming a highly desired plant for its many uses and interesting leaves. Most clients grow these in containers and they make great bonsai forests!
Where can i buy the Dyna-Gro 7-7-7 0r 6-6-10 Fertilizer I have 31 different colors and besides aphids, they are doing great.
http://www.Adeniumrose.com offers Dyna-gro products and the time released fertilizer. On the right click on Fertilizer, pots and more