Mahua Plant  

Madhuca longifolia, known as Mahua, is a slow-growing hardy tree reaching 20-25m, prefers loamy or clay soil, full sun, and has edible and medicinal benefits.

Habit

 Tree

Height

8 to 12 m

Growth

Slow 

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

India

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

25°C to 35°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 70%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

5 to 10 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.6 to 1.2 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

20 to 40 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

4:03:02

life Span

30 to 50 years

Health Benefits

Medicinal, Oil Extraction

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize with balanced fertilizer every 3 months.

Common Diseases and Remedies

 

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids.

Symptoms

Brown/black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting of leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Boreholes in stems, sawdust-like frass Curling, yellowing leaves.

Organic Remedies

Prune affected leaves, neem oil, Improve soil drainage, reduce watering, use pheromone traps, Insecticidal soap. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Fungicides containing sulfur, Insecticides containing chlorpyrifos, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

Used in traditional medicine for skin health and digestion.