Palash Butea Beautiful Plant
Description
Description
If you want to add a tropical flair to your garden, there is no better plant than Palash. Also known as the ‘flame of the forest’, this plant showcases unique bright lovely flowers, covering the entire crown, showing off its perfection with contrasting colors.
Palash is a species of the Butea monosperma and belongs to the Fabaceae family and is believed to be a form of the God of life himself- Agni.
This medicinal tree is used to cure various clinical disorders and is also considered anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antidiabetic, diuretic, analgesic, antitumor, and astringent. The beautiful flowers of the Palash plant are cup-shaped and are tonic and nutritive.
Calices and the leaves have astringent, diuretic, and anovulatory properties. These plants reach a maximum height of 12 inches and are easy to grow and maintain.
Palash Butea Special Features
- It is one of the most attractive and elegant flowering plants.
- Palash Butea is considered to be God Agni.
- It is an ideal plant to add a touch of color to any garden
- It is a low maintenance plant
Common Name |
Bastard teak, Flame of the Forest, Bengal kino, Battle of Plassey tree, Parrot tree and Palas tree |
Utmost Height | Upto 12inches tall |
Blossom Time |
January to March |
Flower Color | Red/Orange color |
Difficulty Level | Effortless to grow |
Palash Butea Uses
Ornamental Use
- It makes an ideal small shade tree, patio tree and also makes a goof lawn specimen.
- The flowers have a strong chemoprotective effect.
- The roots of the plant are believed to cure night blindness.
- A decoction of the leaves treats diabetes and leucorrhea.
- A mixture of the stem bark of the tree helps soothe body swelling.
Miscellaneous Uses
- Wood, fodder, resin, medicine, dye, and gum can be derived from the tree.
- The wood of the tree is soft but durable and is used to make water scoops and well curbs.
- The wood pulp of this tree is used in the manufacturing of newsprint.
- The leaves are joined together and are used to make bowls and leaf plates.
- The flowers yield a color that is used to dye fabric and is also used as a color in the Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colors.
Planting and Care
- Palash Butea Beautiful needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to thrive and bloom to its full potential.
- These plants need well-drained, fertile rich organic soil to thrive.
- Water the plants weekly and make sure to keep the water off the leaves.
- Water the plant from the base and don’t overwater.
- Water stagnation must be avoided in all cases.
- During summer the frequency of watering should be higher, moderate during the rainy and winter season.
- Make sure the roots of the plant are damp but not too wet.
- Prepare the soil with Nitrogen fertilizers before planting the seeds.
- Water the soil immediately after using the fertilizer.
- Knock off the old soil from the plant root by removing all rotted and dead roots.
- While repotting, it’s preferable to do it during the evening and keep the plant in a shady area for a min 2-3 days before moving it to the ideal location and climate.
- In case of insect or pest attack, use Eucalyptus oil, Neem oil, or Citrus oil spray for the primary treatment.
Sunlight | Bright sunlight |
Watering | Average; Don’t overwater |
Soil | Well drained soil. |
Temperature | 30-35 degree C |
Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. |
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