Viable Moringa Live Plant chùm ngây drumstick tree Cay Chum Ngay horseradish tree ben oil tree tree Moringa oleifera 모링가 辣木 benzolive Plant - 1 plant each about 5-8 inches
Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. Common names include moringa,drumstick tree(from the long, slender, triangular seed-pods), horseradish tree (from the taste of the roots, which resembles horseradish), and ben oil tree or benzolive tree (from the oil which is derived from the seeds).
Growing Moringa Trees Moringa trees grow best in temperatures between 77-86 degrees F. (25-30 C.) and will tolerate some light frosts. Moringa prefers well-drained sandy or loam soil with a neutral pH level. Though it tolerates clay soil, it cannot be water logged. Choose a sunny location for the tree. You should plant moringa seeds an inch deep, or you can plant branch cuttings in a hole that is at least 1 foot deep. Space multiple trees about 5 feet apart. Seeds sprout readily in one or two weeks, and cuttings will normally establish within this same time period. Moringa Tree Care Established plants required little moringa tree care. After planting, apply a general household plant fertilizer and water well. It is important to keep the soil moist but not overly wet. You do not want to drown or rot the seeds or cuttings. Keep the planting area free of weeds and rinse off any pests that you find on the growing tree using a water hose. As the tree matures, trim off older branches to encourage fruiting. First year flowers should be removed as they bloom to encourage fruiting in the following years. Since this is a fast-growing tree, annual pruning to a shrub form will help keep its growth under control. You can also cut the tree to about 3 or 4 feet above the ground.