টেম্পল ট্রি

Temple Tree • Beauty: The attractively scented flowers and graceful branches make the plant highly ornamental. • Uses: Ideal for gardens, temple premises and landscape decoration. • Specialties: It is very popular for its sweet fragrance, long lasting flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

**Watering:** Water deeply only when the top few inches of soil are completely dry. Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot. **Lighting:** Requires full sun exposure (at least 6 hours daily) to promote robust flowering. **Pruning:** Prune lightly after blooming to maintain shape and encourage new growth, but avoid hard pruning on established trees.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Temple Tree 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary flowering plants varieties.

Origin Country

Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela

Climate Zone

Tropical to Subtropical (USDA Zones 9-11)

Alternative Names

টেম্পল ট্রি

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

8–12 inch pot with bottom drainage

Mature Height

7–8 m (23–26 ft)

Mature Width

7–8 m (23–26 ft)

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Mix

Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Summer and Autumn

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Mildly toxic if ingested; contains sap that can irritate skin.