Moringa Tree
Moringa Tree
3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
Easily grown in pots or ground, can be use to create dappled light. Create under-stories, pair with semi shade loving plants.
A very fast growing, heat loving food tree from South India. Moringa is well reknowned for its nutrient dense leaves which are sold as a nutrient supplement for over $60 per lb. Very easy to grow at home, Moringa can grow up to 20 feet per year. One of the worlds few plant-based complete proteins. Edible leaves available all season and edible seed pods available around August / September.
*Easy to grow
*Drought tolerant, after being established
*Roots are sensitive to too much water combined with frost.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Treat moringa like a vegetable plant. Planting in your vegetable garden is a great idea. Moringa can provide dappled shade to your vegetable garden during summer, and grows well with the good drainage and regular watering of vegetable garden soils.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Moringa oleifera
Common Names:
Moringa Tree,
Drumstick tree,
Murungai (Tamil),
Sajana (Telegu),
Mulangai, Mulangay (Tagalog),
Lifespan: Tree / Perennial
Hardiness Zone: Zone 8-Zone 10
Fruiting Season: August/September in Southern California
Growth Structure: Upright tree, can be pruned into bush
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Fruiting Season: August/September in Southern California
Native to: South Asia & Southeast Asia