Pisonia

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Pisonia Alba, Catchbirdtrees, Birdcatcher, Birdlime
• Flower – Green
• Edible –  Cooked leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – The plant stands out on its own in the garden

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 25 to 35 degree C
• Water – Newly planted– Water should apply early in the morning when the soil feels to dry to touch.
• Light – A sunny place, a southern window will suit. The plant needs directional light for at least 5 hours a day
• Fertilizer – Pisonia alba is a small, evergreen foliage tree or a large shrub. The plant gives a feel of freshness. It is because of this that it not grown for its flowers but for its leaves. It is also a salt resistant plant.
• Pruning – Pruning If you do not want to plant to grow into a tree, it is necessary to prune the plant regularly.

SPECIFICATION

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