Michelia Champa

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Champa, Yellow Champak Mulana
• Flower – Orange
• Edible –  no
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Tropical specimen for frost free areas. Effective to decorate the front porch and its fragrance spread in the evening and act as mood changer after days hard work

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 25 to 35 drgree Celsius
• Water – Newly planted–Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Light – At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.
• Fertilizer – Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. .
• Pruning – Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

SPECIFICATION

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