Alstonia

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Dita tree, devil tree.
• Flower – Greenish white
• Edible -The wood, on the other hand, are used for carving, pencils, matches, veneer, etc.
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses -It is used to treat bowel complaints, abdominal pains, fevers and irregular menstruation

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature -Prefers temperature 12 to 32 degrees C.
• Water –  Newly planted– About 15–20 litres of water per pit per week is required for proper growth of the plant.
• Light – Bright light, included three or four hours of direct sunlight daily
• Fertilizer – No fertilizer is applied after the initial use of FYM at the time of planting
• Pruning – Plants grown under glass will require restrictive pruning.

SPECIFICATION

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