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Indian Devil Tree (Alstonia scholaris)

Alstonia scholaris, commonly known as the Indian Devil Tree, is a large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, valued for its medicinal properties and rapid growth.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer to encourage growth. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer to encourage growth. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-30 m

Spread

8-15 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Alstonia kurzii Hook.f.
Echites pala Buch.-Ham. ex Spreng.
Echites scholaris L.
Pala scholaris (L.) Roberty
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusAlstonia
  • speciesAlstonia scholaris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

None

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