Product Description:
A herb in Ayurveda, shami plant, has a special place in Hindu mythology. The word ‘Shami’ literally translates to cleanse or suppress. Beliefs say that the tree can cleanse or release the humanity of all sins. The plant also holds a special place in the hindu religion. It is believed to have been worshipped by Pandavas before the battle of Kurukshetra to ensure their victory, in Mahabharat. It is a drought-tolerant small tree with a hot and arid climate requirement, where it can grow up to 3-5 feet tall, and each pinnae has at least 7-14 leaflets. The Shami plant holds an important place in Vastu Shastra. The tree is supposed to bring good luck to those who have an influence of Shani. The Right Direction for planting Shami Tree, according to Vastu Shastra, is in the west direction.
Light:
The shami plant requires plenty of indirect sunlight, especially during germination. So place the plant in a shady spot with lots of sunlight or under a bigger or bushy plant, where it gets filtered sunlight.
Temperature:
The minimum temperature that the Shami plant requires while germination is 9-20°C. Although the plants get hardy as they mature. These plants can not tolerate the sun in hot summers.
Water:
The plants do not require a lot of water once mature. It can even survive drought conditions. So rewater once the topsoil dries.
Soil:
This tree grows well in a wide range of soil types. use sand, loamy soil, and compost.
Fertilizer:
Shami tree does not require much feeding, as the tree itself works as a nitrogen fixator in the soil. While the plant is in the growing stage, you can use a light dose of balanced fertilizer once in two months.
Pruning:
Remove the dry and yellowing leaves from time to time. You can also prune it while it is in the growing stage to give it a shape of your liking.
