Santalum album Seeds - Indian Sandalwood Tree

Name: Santalum album Seeds - Indian Sandalwood Tree
Brand: OrganicSeedsHub
SKU: MS-02-02-13
Price: 16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Scarify seeds by nicking with sandpaper. 2. Soak in warm water 24 hrs. 3. Sow 1cm deep in well-draining mix. 4. Keep moist at 25-30°C near host plant (e.g., legume). Germinates 2-8 weeks

How to Grow

Full sun, well-drained sandy/loamy soil (pH 6-6.5). Water moderately young plants; drought-hardy later. Fertilize lightly. Prune for shape. Needs host for nutrients initially. Protect from frost.

Tips

Plant near nitrogen-fixers like pigeon pea as hosts. Avoid waterlogging. Harvest wood after 20+ years. Birds disperse seeds naturally.

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Features

Life Cycle

Perennial

Plant Characteristics

Evergreen Tree

Growth Habit

Upright

Bloom Season

Spring-Fall

Flavour Profile

Aromatic

Suitable for

Outdoor

About

Santalum album Seeds - Indian Sandalwood Tree

Seed Type

Heirloom

Plant Type

Tree

Santalum album, Indian Sandalwood, is a semi-parasitic evergreen tree native to India, valued for heartwood fragrance used in perfumes, incense, and medicine. Grows slowly to 20m with drooping branches, thin ovate leaves, and twice-yearly flowers/fruits. Culturally sacred, drought-tolerant once established.

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