Mahogany Plant

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Swietenia macrophylla.
• Flower – Greenish white
• Edible – no
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Mahogany is a commercially important lumber prized for its beauty

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature of 25- 44. 0
• Water – Newly planted– Water regularly. Use a garden hose to water the soil around the tree once a week, applying just enough water to create visible moisture on the surface of the soil.
• Light – Moderate diffused light & artificial light yield the best results for a Natal Mahogany. This tree form floor plant will do the best if light is able to reach all sides
• Fertilizer – Among such products are biological fertilizers which can be a good substitute
• Pruning – Most mahogany trees are resistant to salt spray, so soils frequently drenched by salt water mist should not present a problem,

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Mahogany Plant
• Flower colour – white
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs