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Incense Tree (Aquilaria sinensis)

Aquilaria sinensis, the Incense Tree, is an evergreen native to Southeast Asia, prized for its fragrant resinous wood, agarwood.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Water moderately, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and organic matter is suitable.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.

Water

Water moderately, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and organic matter is suitable.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25°C; protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Reduce feeding in fall and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Agallochum grandiflorum (Benth.) Kuntze
Agallochum sinense (Lour.) Kuntze
Aquilaria grandiflora Benth.
Ophispermum sinense Lour.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyThymelaeaceae
  • genusAquilaria
  • speciesAquilaria sinensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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